New Graduate Nurse Residency – Winter 2027 Cohort

About the role

Sharp HealthCare is offering a one‑year Nurse Residency Program for recent nursing graduates. The program provides a supportive, flexible environment to help new RN’s transition from classroom to bedside while building confidence and competence.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and simulation curriculum lessons.
• Engage in clinical and interprofessional experiences across acute and specialty units.
• Attend individualized orientations and ongoing professional development sessions.
• Celebrate key milestones with peer group support.
• Reflect through journaling, self‑care activities, and mentorship.
• Contribute to safe, high‑quality patient care under guidance of experienced mentors.

Required profile

• Graduated from a U.S. state‑approved, accredited nursing program within the past 18 months.
• Current, unencumbered California RN license by program start date.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Less than 12 months of paid RN work experience at the start of the program.
• Eligibility to apply before licensure is granted, provided licensure will be obtained before the start date.