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How much do clinical nurse residency program jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical nurse residency program in the United States is $92,603.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical nurse residency program?

A Clinical Nurse Residency Program is a structured, post-graduate training initiative designed to help newly licensed nurses transition into professional practice. These programs typically offer support, mentorship, and additional education to help new nurses develop clinical skills, confidence, and critical thinking abilities. The goal is to reduce turnover, improve patient care, and ease the adjustment from student to practicing nurse. Residents often rotate through different units and participate in workshops, simulations, and regular evaluations. Programs can last from several months up to a year, depending on the institution.

What can I expect during the first few months of a clinical nurse residency program?

During the initial months of a Clinical Nurse Residency Program, you can expect a structured orientation that blends classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. New graduates typically rotate through different units, receive mentorship from experienced nurses, and participate in workshops focused on patient care, teamwork, and communication. The environment is supportive and designed to ease the transition from student to professional nurse, but adjusting to shift work and managing a real patient load can be challenging. Regular feedback, peer discussions, and access to educational resources help residents build confidence and clinical competence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a clinical nurse residency program, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Clinical Nurse Residency Program, you need a current nursing degree (BSN or ADN), RN licensure, and foundational clinical skills. Familiarity with electronic health records, clinical documentation systems, and simulation technology is often required. Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to learn help residents excel during their transition to professional practice. These skills are crucial to ensure safe, high-quality patient care while building confidence and competence as a new nurse.

What is the difference between Clinical Nurse Residency Program vs Registered Nurse?

AspectClinical Nurse Residency ProgramRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRequires RN license, may include additional residency certificationRequires RN license
Work EnvironmentStructured training in hospitals or healthcare facilitiesVaries; hospitals, clinics, community settings
PurposeTransition from student to professional nurse with specialized trainingProvides patient care across various settings

The Clinical Nurse Residency Program is a structured program designed to support new nurses transitioning into professional roles, often providing additional training and mentorship. In contrast, a Registered Nurse is a licensed healthcare professional who provides direct patient care. While all residents are RNs, not all RNs participate in residency programs. The residency enhances skills and confidence, whereas RN roles focus on delivering care across diverse healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Nurse Residency Program job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,603 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Nurse Residency Program Fall 2026

Catholic Health Initiatives

Lufkin, TX • On-site

$30.70 - $46.82/hr

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Graduate nurses are welcomed from all over the country with the next cohort beginning October 12th, Fall 2026 . The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to support the new graduate nurse during the transition from the student role to the licensed Registered Nurse (RN) role. All St. Luke's Health- Memorial nurse residents receive ongoing professional and educational support from a team of education specialists, nursing leaders, preceptors and mentors. Through in-person and virtually-enhanced education and support, your critical thinking skills, evidence-based decision-making skills, engagement, stress management capabilities, and leadership skills will be developed, nurtured, and optimized. Our residency program accelerates nursing competency by providing in-depth experiences, education, and support during the Nurse Resident’s first year. A competency-based curriculum coupled with trained preceptors and active mentorship capitalizes on American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Accreditation design and innovative, contemporary, and evidence-based practices. Newly licensed registered nurses (RNs) are supported by CommonSpirit's National Nurse Residency Program as they transition to practice at one of our facilities. The program consists of a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical orientation in addition to a 12-month transition-to-practice platform.

Graduate Nurse Residents are responsible for the delivery of excellence in patient care through assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses and establishing goals, planning and implementing intervention, and evaluating patient care outcomes.

At the conclusion of the first year in practice, nurse residents report enhanced self-confidence in providing excellent patient care and function with practice that is in alignment with St. Luke's mission, vision and values. Former nurse residents also serve as mentors and unit leaders, sit on a variety of nursing councils and many are seeking advanced degrees and certifications.

This job offers relocation assistance:

We are offering relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

You will receive our Nurse Residency Survey to complete prior to the start of our virtual interview days in June. This survey is the next step in the application and consideration process.

The survey will allow you to indicate your preferred locations and specialties so we can best align opportunities with your interests. Please be sure to monitor your inbox, as this information will be sent ahead of the interview events beginning in late June.

CommonSpirit Health Nurse Residency Program- South Region/Texas Market is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

Learn More About our Nurse Residency Program! (https://www.commonspirit.careers/Nursing-New-Grad-Residency)

Job Requirements

The Nurse Residency Program is open to graduate nurses from an accredited school of nursing with a 3.0 grade point average and less than 12 months of professional nursing experience.

  • Minimum nursing degree requirements: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) (required) or Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) (preferred)

  • Successfully passed the NCLEX before the October 12th, 2026 start date with an unencumbered license from the Texas Board of Nursing.

  • Basic life support certification from the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Nurse Residency Program - East Texas area locations including:

  • St. Luke's Memorial Lufkin

  • St. Luke's Memorial Livingston

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.82 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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About Catholic Health Initiatives

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We believe all lives should be filled with health and well-being; that each person should have the knowledge and resources to make the best and healthiest choices for themselves and their families, with access to care and services that make acting on these choices easy. And you deserve personal attention from people who acknowledge and understand your frustrations and work to eliminate them. It means working together because that’s the way we all improve. Catholic Health Initiatives offers expertise, convenience, resources and best-in-class care from a foundation of togetherness. To serve communities better, we’ve grown into the third-largest nonprofit health system in the nation. And we’re not done yet. We currently offer care in 18 states through 101 hospitals and clinics, including three academic health centers and major teaching hospitals as well as 29 critical-access facilities, community health-service organizations, and nursing colleges. We connect agencies, communities and facilities with a goal of bringing everyone the care they need where they need it.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Englewood, CO, US

Year founded

1995

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