Registered Nurse New Graduate Summer Cohort St Vincent Hospital

Position: Registered Nurse New Graduate Summer 2026 Cohort St Vincent Hospital

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Nurse Residency Program – July 2026 Cohort

Are you a recent RN graduate—or graduating before the end of May 2026—ready to make a meaningful impact?

Begin your nursing career with confidence through our comprehensive Nurse Residency Program , designed to support your transition from student to professional nurse. You’ll receive structured training, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentorship to help you thrive in your new role.

Cohort & Hiring Timeline

• Cohort
  
  Start Date:
  
  
  July 15, 2026
• Recruiter Phone Screens Begin:
  Monday, January 19
• Manager Interviews Begin:
  Monday, February 2

Interview Details

• Interview Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
• Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (MST)
• Length: Approximately 30 minutes
• Format: Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person , based on candidate preference and manager availability.

Position Details:

• Status: Full-Time (36 hours/week), Variable Shifts
• Location: St. Vincent Regional Hospital – Billings, MT
• Base Pay: Starting at $35.70/hr. —
  will increase depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

What is the Nurse Residency Program?
Designed for New Grad RNs (less than one year of RN experience), this program bridges the gap between classroom learning and confident clinical practice. You’ll receive:

• Paid clinical hours
• Webinars & simulations
• Case studies
• Monthly in-person meetings
• Support from experienced nurse mentors

To learn more about the Nurse Residency Program, click the link below.

Billings, Montana?

Billings isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive. Known as the “Magic City” for its rapid growth, Billings is Montana’s largest city and a vibrant hub of culture, nature, and opportunity.

Here are a few reasons you’ll love living and working here:

• Stunning Natural Beauty :
  Surrounded by the iconic Rimrocks —sandstone cliffs offering breathtaking views—and nestled along the Yellowstone River , Billings is a paradise for outdoor lovers. (
• Gateway to Adventure :
  Just a few hours from Yellowstone National Park and near the Little Bighorn Battlefield , it’s a perfect base for weekend getaways.
• Rich History & Culture :
  Explore the Moss Mansion ,
  Western Heritage Center , and Pictograph Cave State Park , or catch a show at the Alberta Bair Theater .
• Thriving Community :
  With a strong healthcare presence, including two major hospitals, and a growing economy, Billings offers both professional growth and a welcoming community.
• Unique Local Flavor :
  Enjoy a lively craft beer scene, local festivals like the Magic City Blues Festival , and Montana’s largest shopping mall,
  Rimrock Mall .

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Essential Functions

• Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
• Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
• Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family…