New Graduate Nurse Residency Program - Spring 2026

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Department:
Education Department

New Graduate Nurse Residency - Spring 2026

Program Timeline:


* Application Window: First week of January 2026


* Schedule Interviews: Third week of February


* Panel Interviews: Last week in February


* Final Selection: First week in March


* Program Start Date: April 13, 2026

Program Eligibility:


* RN Residency: A program designed for newly licensed

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* RNs (or international equivalent) with less than 12 months of nursing experience to attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet standards of nursing practice relevant to the practice setting.


* Must be a graduate of an accredited ASN/ADN, BSN or MSN program.



* Please note: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) is required.

New hires and transfers must obtain BSN within four (4) years from hire.


* Must hold current Registered Nurse Licensure - issued by the State of California at time of hire


* NCLEX: Exam status must be passed or scheduled


* Current Basic Life Support Certification - issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire

Application Guidelines:

To be considered for this position, please complete the following:


* Upload a Cover Letter that includes:
+ A brief introduction of yourself
+ Why you are interested in working at Salinas Valley Health
+ Your desired unit and an explanation of why you are interested in that unit


* Upload your current resume


* Upload certifications, if applicable (e.g., BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.)


* Complete the online application in full - Incomplete applications may not be considered

Work Schedule Expectations:
This position requires flexibility during the residency program and orientation.

Residents will work avaried schedule that will include a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, as well as different start times, to support training requirements and operational needs.

Job Description:

Works under the supervision of the Director.

The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act.

She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care.

Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care.

Utilizes positive communication skills.

May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.

Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor of Scienc...