Registered Nurse New Graduate Winter 2026 Cohort St James Hospital $$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Nurse Residency Program – Winter 2026 Cohort

Are you a recent RN graduate—or graduating by the middle of September 2026—ready to launch your nursing career and make a meaningful impact? Join our Nurse Residency Program and begin your journey with the training, mentorship, and support you need to succeed.

Cohort

Start Date:

September 28th, 2026

Manager Interviews:
Begin immediately as qualified applications are received

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is encouraged for best consideration.

• Status:
  Full-Time (36 hours/week), Night Shift
• Location:
  
  St. James Hospital – Butte, MT
• Pay:
  Starting at $33.38/hour
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes

New graduate RNs will have the opportunity to work in the following areas:

• Medical/Surgical Telemetry
• Medical/Surgical Pediatrics

Designed for new graduate RNs (less than one year of RN experience), this program bridges the gap between academic learning and confident clinical practice. Participants receive:

• Paid clinical training hours
• Interactive webinars and simulations
• Case-based learning experiences
• Weekly in-person sessions (transitioning to monthly after 6 months)
• Dedicated support from experienced nurse mentors

More than a place to work—Butte is a place to belong. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Butte offers a unique combination of history, outdoor adventure, and a strong sense of community.

Meaningful Work St. James Hospital is the largest hospital in Southwestern Montana, serving a seven-county region. With 98 beds, a Level III Trauma Center, and a Level II NICU, you'll gain valuable experience in a dynamic, community-focused setting.

Outdoor Adventure Hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, and more—right outside your door.

Affordable Living One of Montana's most accessible housing markets with strong, welcoming neighborhoods.

Rich History & Culture A National Historic Landmark District with museums, architecture, and local charm.

‍‍ Community & Lifestyle Family-friendly attractions, events, and a close-knit community atmosphere.

If you're ready to grow your skills, build strong clinical foundations, and make an impact in a supportive environment—we encourage you to apply.

Apply early for best consideration—interviews are filling quickly.

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Scope As a Registered Nurse you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to assess, recognize and address patients psychological and physical needs—foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind—communicate compassionately and effectively—assist in developing individualized treatment plans—comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines—oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs—participate in clinical team conferences—follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

BSN Degree
* from an accredited program required within 4 years unless 15 years of acute care service.

* Failure to obtain a BSN degree within this time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment. Nurses employed by the Hospital on or before September 1, 2014 with only an ASN/ADN, will be exempt from the requirement to obtain a BSN. Any nurse hired by the hospital from September 2, 2014 through April 15, 2019 will have 5 years / 60 months from date of hire to obtain a BSN.

Any nurse who takes legally protected leave during any of the completion periods may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.

Current State of Montana Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification upon hire.

ACLS required within 9 months of hire for all ICU/ED RN's

Oncology RN's-OCN certification or 12 credits of cancer related education per year.

For all RN's working in the ICU / ED / 5th main, PALS required within 9 months of hire / transfer.

TNCC within 12 months of transfer or hire for all ICU/ED/RNs. Must maintain TNCC/ATCN or an equivalent that is recognized by the American College of Surgeons.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential…