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Now Hiring: 2026 New Graduate Nurses – RN Residency Program

UnityPoint Health is seeking 2026 new graduate nurses with anticipated graduation dates in May, August, or December 2026 to join our RN Residency Program. This 12-month structured program is designed to support your transition into professional nursing practice while building strong clinical, critical thinking, and leadership skills.Position Overview

The RN Residency Program provides new graduate nurses with the training, education, and support needed to successfully transition into a clinical role. Residents will participate in structured learning experiences, hands-on training, and ongoing professional development while working alongside experienced healthcare teams.

• 12-month structured residency program
• Focus on critical thinking, clinical assessment, and decision-making
• Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• Evidence-based practice project opportunities
• Dedicated nurse educators and mentorship support

• Starting pay: $32.73/hour
• Shift differentials:
  • Evenings (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM): +$5.00/hour
  • Nights (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM): +$7.50/hour
• Student Stipend Program: UnityPoint Health offers a student stipend of $2,000/month for up to 6 months prior to licensure to support you as you transition from student to RN.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus

• Cardiac Treatment Unit
• Cardiac Stepdown
• Cath Lab
• Clinical Resource Team (Float Pool)
• Emergency Department
• ICU
• Infusion
• Maternal Services (L&D, Mother-Baby, NSCU)
• Endoscopy
• Recovery Care Center
• Mental Health Inpatient / Substance Use Disorder
• Acute Med Neuro / Medical Oncology
• Surgical Services (OR, Ambulatory, PACU, Surg/Ortho)

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
• RN licensure (or eligibility) by start date
• BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

· Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.

· Connect with other new graduate nurses from across all care areas within the hospital setting.

· Opportunities to develop evidence-based practice improvements that directly impact your care area.

· Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.

· Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.

· Monthly cohort meetings

· Monthly self paced program content

· Completion of Residency Project

Education:

• Diploma from an RN program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
• Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.