Residency Program RN

CHI St Vincent Health; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Referral bonuses

Clinical ladder pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Health in Arkansas is launching a 12-month National Nurse Residency Program for newly licensed RNs. As an RN Resident, you’ll develop core competencies and transition into practice while prioritizing patient-centered care and safety.

The program offers a sign-on bonus up to $15,000, potential additional pay for the clinical ladder, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits as you join a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• RN license in Arkansas at hire.
• CPR certification at hire.
• ACLS certification within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care as an RN Resident.
• Develop essential knowledge, skills and behaviors during transition to practice.
• Engage in clinical performance improvement and patient safety.
• Collaborate with team to support patient-centered care.

Skills

RN

CPR

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

In our National Nurse Residency Program, you will function as a direct clinical care RN Resident nurse, developing essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors as you transition into practice. You are expected to achieve appropriate competency across all core and functional areas. (February 2027 Cohort)

Every day you will integrate our mission, vision, and values, prioritizing patient-centered care, taking ownership, and collaborating effectively with your team. You will actively engage in clinical performance improvement and ensure patient safety.

You’re not just starting a nursing job, you’re joining a community that’s here to support you every step of the way. Through our National Nurse Residency Program (NNRP), newly licensed RNs are welcomed into a 12-month, evidence-based experience designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and feel truly prepared from day one.

Track Avaliable at St. Vincent North: Critical Care

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $15,000 depending on hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 9 - months

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.