Registered Nurse New Graduate Winter 2026 Cohort St Vincent Hospital

Program Overview

This Nurse Residency Program is designed for RNs with less than one year of experience and provides the tools and support needed to build clinical confidence and competence. Program Highlights Include:

• Paid clinical training hours
• Simulation-based learning and educational webinars
• Case study reviews and skill development sessions
• Monthly in-person learning and collaboration meetings
• Dedicated RN mentorship and preceptorship support

Cohort & Hiring Timeline

• Start Date: November 4, 2026
• Recruiter Phone Screens Begin: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Manager Interviews Begin: Monday, July 6, 2026

Next Steps After You Apply

After submitting your application, qualified candidates will receive a link to schedule a recruiter phone screen. During the phone screen, we’ll discuss your interests, experience, and unit preferences. From there, selected candidates will be scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager team.

Program Details

The Nurse Residency Program is designed to help New Grad RNs build confidence and competence in their first RN role. It includes:

• Paid clinical training hours
• Simulation-based learning and educational webinars
• Case study reviews and skill development sessions
• Monthly in-person learning and collaboration meetings
• Dedicated RN mentorship and preceptorship support

Position Details

Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week)

Shift: Variable shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required)

Location: St. Vincent Regional Hospital – Billings, MT

Pay: Starting at $38.37/hour, with potential increases based on experience

Benefits: Full benefits eligible

Essential Functions

Absorbs ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).

Skills

• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Documentation
• Professional Etiquette
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Communication
• Patient Evaluation
• Critical Thinking

Benefits

• Full benefits eligible

Why Choose St. Vincent Regional Hospital?

• Strong new grad RN support structure
• Collaborative, team-focused care environment
• Opportunities for career growth and specialty development
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Why Billings, Montana?

• Natural Beauty: Yellowstone River, Rimrocks, and stunning outdoor recreation
• Adventure Access: Close to Yellowstone National Park and historic landmarks
• Culture & Community: Museums, entertainment, and local events
• Healthcare Hub: Growing healthcare presence with strong career opportunities
• Lifestyle: Affordable living and vibrant local culture