RN New Grad Clinical Residency Program

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending plans

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

PTO & long-term sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers a New Graduate Residency Transition-to-Practice Program for newly licensed RNs. The 12-month residency includes an 18–24 week clinical immersion with a trained preceptor and a gradual transition to a full-time position.

Participants rotate through Medical Acute, Medical Surgical Oncology, Orthopedics, Surgical Acute, Telemetry, ICU, Perioperative Services, and more, with mentorship and ongoing education. Application window Oct 12–16; program starts Feb 8, 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, with graduation within the last 12 months.
• Less than 12 months of RN work experience.
• California RN license active and current before start date.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required before program start.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 12-month nurse residency with 18–24 week clinical immersion.
• Move to three 12-hour shifts with a dedicated unit preceptor.
• Upon completion, transition to a full-time, 36-hour work week in an assigned unit.
• Participate in rotations across departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Wound Care, Radiology, and more.

Skills

RN license

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position is a New Graduate Residency Transition-to-Practice Program for the newly licensed RN.

Position Summary

This position is a New Graduate Residency Transition-to-Practice Program for the newly licensed RN.

Application period: October 12th- October 16th

Residency Program Start Date: February 8th, 2027

Program Description

As a CommonSpirit Health Nurse Resident, you will be supported professionally and emotionally by a network of expert nurses who act as teachers, preceptors, mentors, and educators. The Nurse Residency Program is a total of 12 months, including an 18-24 week clinical immersion experience with a trained preceptor. Upon completion of the 18-24 week preceptorship, the nurse resident will begin a mentorship journey with a qualified mentor to complete the 12-month transition-to-practice experience. This is a robust, focused program that will foster the development of critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, stress management, and leadership skills. The content is created to prepare the newly licensed nurse resident to deliver safe, effective, and quality patient care. The nurse resident will experience the true meaning of interdisciplinary care via clinical rotations with departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Wound Care, Radiology, Cath Lab, and Rapid Response. The program begins with a three week schedule consisting of eight hour days, five days per week. This time includes didactic, simulation, and hands-on skills training. The new nurse resident will then move to three 12 hour shifts with a dedicated preceptor in their unit of hire, with an additional four hours of online and didactic content throughout the remainder of the 12 month program. After program completion and competency validation, the graduate nurse will be in a full-time, three day (36 hour) benefited position within their assigned unit.

Available Departments

Department assignments are based on several criteria including background, work experience, effort to obtain additional education/certifications, and skills. Department assignments will be determined by the interview team and offers will be made prior to the program start date.

Upon Successful Completion Of The Program, The RN Will Be Placed In a Full-time, Benefitted Position Within One Of The Departments Listed Below

• Medical Acute
• Medical Surgical Oncology
• Orthopedics Acute
• Surgical Acute
• Telemetry - Neuro
• Telemetry IMCU-Cardiac
• Progressive Care Unit
• Intensity Care Unit
• Perioperative Services

Eligibility information and application requirements for this program are provided in the qualifications portion of this job posting, below.

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Why Choose Us?

We offer comprehensive, affordable healthcare benefits, for you and your dependents, Flexible Spending plans, an Employee Assistance Program, and Retirement benefits. You will start earning Paid Time Off (PTO) and long-term sick leave, from day one. Once you are ready to continue your education, we offer Tuition Reimbursement.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for this program:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program,have graduated within the last 12 months, AND have less than 12 months of work experience as an RN. Candidates with a BSN or higher are preferred. Must have a current active California RN license and an AHA BLS-HCP certification PRIOR to program start date.
• If you are offered a position in a Telemetry, Critical Care, or Perioperative Services area you MUST have AHA ACLS-HCP prior to your start date.

What must be included with your application?

• Must submit ALL additional documentation (attach to your candidate profile).
• Resume
• Two letters of reference. These letters MUST be submitted with your application. Letters do not need to be sealed or on official letterhead.

Questions?

Due to the large volume of calls received during the application period, questions must be emailed to [e-mail]. Responses will be provided within 24-48 hours of receipt.

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$54.43 - $73.98 /hour