Nurse Residency Program - 2026 Fall/Winter Graduates
Job Description
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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.
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
As an organization, we are committed to supporting professional growth and development. While Specialty Residency positions are currently limited to internal colleagues, we encourage you to join one of our General Residency units to build a strong clinical foundation and pursue specialty opportunities after as little as one year.
General Residency
General Residency Units:
Behavioral Health
Trauma General Surgery (Inpatient)
Tele
Ortho Joint Spine Trauma
Ortho Med/Surg
Medical Oncology
Trauma 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!
Our Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Programs Benefit You By:
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
We provide a robust unit orientation to ensure your confidence in your skills
Watch a short video on our Nurse Residency Program: Your Nursing Future Starts Here
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. You can email us at [email protected].
Things You Should Know
Our residency programs have a few requirements that must be met prior to starting:
Must have a Nursing Degree (ADN, BSN, MSN).
An Idaho RN license (some units require secondary licensure in the state of Oregon).
Multistate 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:
Saint Alphonsus offers a supportive work environment that promotes personal and professional growth. They provide 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. They also offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities. Their commitment to work-life balance is complemented by the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle of Idaho and Oregon.
Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!
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.