Nurse Residency Program - 2026 Fall/Winter Graduates

Employment Type

• Full time

Description

We are currently accepting applications to our Graduate Nurse Residencies for Fall/Winter 2026 Graduate Nurses. The application is open to students who are graduating now to December 2026. If you have already graduated, you can still apply and be added to our wait list for available positions for Spring/Summer graduates.

About the Role

Saint Alphonsus Health System is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 and we’re looking for graduate nurses like you to join our Fall/Winter 2026 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

• Behavioral Health
• Trauma
• General Surgery (Inpatient)
• TeleOrtho
• Joint Spine Trauma
• Ortho Med/Surg
• MED/Surg
• 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 quick 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!

Benefits

• 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

Things You Should Know

• Must have a Nursing Degree (ADN, BSN, MSN).
• An Idaho RN license (some units require secondary licensure in the state of Oregon).
• Multi-state licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.
• An active and unexpired Basic Life Support for HealthCare 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 with you the most and why?

Highlights & Benefits

• Supportive work environment that promotes personal and professional growth
• Market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits starting from day one
• Future benefits include retirement planning, college savings plans, and adaptable life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities
• Commitment to work-life balance is complemented by the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle of Idaho and Oregon

Saint Alphonsus Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health

• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II)
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life

Our Commitment

• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
• By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.