Nurse Residency Program - Spring​/Summer Graduates

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Description:

We are currently accepting applications to our Graduate Nurse Residencies for Spring/Summer 2027 Graduate Nurses. This application is open to students who are graduating in Spring or Summer of 2027. If you have already graduated, you can still apply and be added to our wait list to be updated on available grad nurse positions for past graduates. Saint Alphonsus Health System is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 and 2026 and we’re looking for graduate nurses like you to join our Spring/Summer 2027 Graduate Nurse Residency Programs.

Application Requirements :
Current Resume Cover Letter - Recommended
* We've provided you guidance on what we are looking for on resumes and Cover Letters in the "Recommendations" section.
* Specialty Residencies Critical Care
- Deadline for external applications December 15th, 2026 Emergency Department
- Deadline for external applications December 15th, 2026 Periop 101 - Circulators
- Final date to receive applications December 15th, 2026 General Residency - open until spots are filled General Residency General Residency Units:
Behavioral Health Heart & Vascular Step Down Unit Trauma General Surgery (Inpatient) Tele Ortho Joint Spine Trauma Ortho Med/Surg Medical Oncology Neuro Surgical Trauma Step Down Unit Trauma Med/Surg Float Pool (Inpatient Clinical Support Unit)
* Please note that unit availability is subject to change based on hospital needs.
* Once your application is completed, we will send you a form to complete to let us know your service line and unit preferences. This will help us get you connected to the right nurse recruiter!

Our Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Programs Benefit You By:
Immersing you in evidence-based practice, training and education as you transition from student to professional Supporting significant growth in your confidence and competence as a nurse Helping you gain the critical thinking, assessment skills, and knowledge base of the highest caliber of nurses Improving your ability to prioritize and organize Providing the guidance and support of valuable mentors and past residency graduates who want to see you succeed Offering a safe, non-threatening environment and forum to discuss issues We provide a robust unit orientation to ensure your confidence in your skills

Watch a short video on our Nurse Residency Program:
Your Nursing Future Starts Here Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. You can email us at nursing jobs.

Things You Should Know Our residency programs have a few requirements that must be met prior to starting:
Must have a Nursing Degree (ADN, BSN, MSN). An Idaho RN license (some units require secondary licensure in the state of Oregon). Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire. An active and unexpired Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (BLS/HCP) certification from either AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network.

Additional certification may be required depending on the unit.

Recommendations:
Make sure your resume is up to date and thorough in describing any applicable experience and education - particularly your clinical rotations! Please include all non-medical jobs too! Anything that highlights customer service, multi-tasking, critical thinking, independent judgement, leadership, etc - all these things apply to nursing! In your cover letter, please include the following:
Why you want to start your nursing career at Saint Alphonsus? What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? Of the Saint Alphonsus Core Values - Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity - which one resonates…