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What is the difference between Weekend Graduate Nurse vs Weekend Registered Nurse?

AspectWeekend Graduate NurseWeekend Registered Nurse
CredentialsGraduated from nursing program, may have provisional licenseLicensed RN with full licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities during weekendsSame as Weekend Graduate Nurse, with full responsibilities
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, healthcare providersSame as Weekend Graduate Nurse, with more autonomy
Common Search IntentUnderstanding entry-level weekend nursing rolesClarifying responsibilities of licensed weekend nurses

The main difference is that a Weekend Graduate Nurse is a recent graduate with a provisional or student license, while a Weekend Registered Nurse holds full licensure and can perform all nursing duties independently. Both roles work during weekends in healthcare settings, but the Registered Nurse has completed licensing requirements and has more responsibilities.

Do you have to work weekends as a weekend graduate nurse?

Weekend graduate nurses are typically scheduled to work weekends as part of their role, which often includes shifts on Saturdays and Sundays. The specific schedule depends on the healthcare facility's staffing needs and policies, but weekend shifts are common for this position. Flexibility and the ability to work during weekends are usually required for this role.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Graduate Nurse job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

RN Graduate Nurse Residency

Mercury Group Staffing

Denver, CO • On-site

$32 - $48/hr

Other

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

RN Graduate Nurse Residency

RN Graduate Nurse Residency Program with $8K Sign on Bonus and $5K Relocation. Canadian students accepted! Visa sponsorship offered for international students that graduated from an accredited nursing program within the United States (excluding nationals from India and China).

Location: Denver, CO

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.00-$48.00/hour

Shift Differentials: $5.50/Nights & $2.00/Weekends

$8,000 Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 Relocation for Qualified Candidates

Start Dates: Med-Surg/ICU - October 30 & November 13 ED - Oct 30 OR - Nov 7

Position Summary

As a RN Graduate Nurse Residency, you will enjoy meaningful learning opportunities and networking opportunities with your peers in a cohort setting. You will complete new employee orientation and unit orientation (10-12 weeks). You will complete 5-6 weeks didactic training including clinical orientation, relevant certification courses, high-fidelity simulation, Meditech EMR training, and a variety of e-learning. Your schedule will be Monday-Friday 40 hours per week during this time. You will complete 5-6 weeks clinical training on the unit with a dedicated preceptor. Your schedule 32 hours per week, working on your preceptor’s schedule.

Open units include: Med/Surg, Med/Tele Cardiac, Ortho, Spine, Neuro, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Critical Care, Complex Surgical Transplant, Step Down Unit, Acute Rehab, Behavioral Health, PACU, and more.

All candidates must have active OPT. OPT is a temporary employment authorization for a year. They apply for an OPT while in school. Their first job out of school to get an OPT must directly relate to their major.

Qualifications

  • You will need your current nursing degree (associates or bachelors) by the start date
  • You will need your passing NCLEX results by the start date
  • You must not have any current or prior experience working as an acute care hospital Registered Nurse
  • You must be flexible to work either day or night shift as the unit-specific needs vary
  • You must be flexible to commit to a full time Registered Nurse position with a hospital for a two year commitment period
  • All colleagues, providers, students, residents, and contractors are required to adhere to the state mandate regarding the COVID-19 vaccine by October 31, 2021. To comply you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved religious/health exemption in order to begin employment.

The following specialty areas are available during the program:

Med Surg:

  • Surgical Oncology (Oncology/Med-Surg patients)
  • Med-Surg overflow (COVID patients/MS overflow)
  • Trauma Med (Similar to ED pace-Car accident, GSW, Psych)
  • Neuro Medical (Hospitalist & Stroke patients)
  • Ortho Spine

Med Surg Tele:

  • Intermediate Care Unit (Step down unit)
  • Surgical Telemetry/Cardiac progressive care (Telemetry unit, half unit is step down)

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