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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)
Clinical Nurse I (RN) – New Graduate Nurse Residency
Start Date: April 12, 2027
Available Shifts - 0.90 FTE | Days, Nights, or Rotating Shifts
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Stanford Health Care Nurse Residency Program begins on Monday, April 12, 2027.
Your nursing career deserves to start with the best foundation. Stanford Health Care invites highly motivated and committed new graduate nurses to apply for the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. This comprehensive, one year program includes more than 350 hours of direct clinical orientation with a trained preceptor using a structured precepting model, plus over 100 hours of additional clinical education, immersive training, and dedicated Nurse Residency Program seminars.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
(1) Must graduate from an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN nursing program by the cohort start date (April 2027). Accredited online programs are accepted.
(2) School of nursing graduation date, as shown on transcripts, must be between October 2025 and April 2027.
(3) Must hold a current California RN license that can be verified online through the California Board of Registered Nursing no later than February 12, 2027.
(4) Must not exceed 1,040 hours of paid RN work experience by the cohort start date (April 12, 2027).
(5) Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications issued by the American Heart Association. Certifications are required at time of hire but not at time of application.
AVAILABLE UNITS (April 12, 2027)
Available Specialty areas for April 12, 2027, Cohort:
• Inpatient Surgical Units
• Inpatient Medicine Units
• Inpatient Oncology
• Inpatient Float Pool
• Inpatient Psychiatry
• Inpatient Clinical Trials
APPLICANT TIMELINE / NEXT STEPS
Online applications will be accepted from Monday, November 9, 2026, at 12:01 AM through Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS:
(1) Cover Letter
(2) Resume
(3) Transcripts
• Upload school of nursing transcripts (official or unofficial accepted)
(4) Online Application
• Completion of the electronic application is required
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital. Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2. Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please…