Clinical Nurse I (RN) - New Graduate Nurse Residency - Spring 2027

About the role

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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 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. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification.

Locations

Stanford Health Care - Palo Alto, California

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Working Environment

• Frequent Other (please list each item under Comments):. The work involves considerable exertion such as frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working with risk of exposure to contagious disease, radiation or infection, or working with emotionally disturbed patients. Precautions are routine for nearly all situations. The employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Pay and benefits

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $92.77 - $92.77 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.