Evidence-based curriculum
Our hospital-based New Grad RN Residency Program offers a variety of nationally recognized curriculum. This innovative and evidence-based curriculum is delivered through a comprehensive 12-month program focusing on three areas critical to new nurse success: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role. During your time in our program, you will consistently feel supported by leaders and nursing mentors who genuinely care about you and your goal to become the caregiver you’ve always envisioned.
Your Future in Nursing Starts Here
We are honored to welcome the next generation of caregivers to our health ministry. With multiple cohorts offered throughout the year, you can find the program that fits your aspirations. Together, we’ll help you choose the hospital and department where your skills and passions can thrive. Across Colorado, Kansas, and Utah, you’ll have endless opportunities to grow into the nursing professional you’ve worked so hard to become.
New Grad RN Residency Information Call
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to learn more! In just 30 minutes, you’ll discover the details of our Residency Program, our company culture, what a day in the program looks like, and how to take your next steps. We can’t wait to answer your questions and support you as you begin your nursing career.
To register for an upcoming call, visit our Events page
Upcoming Cohort Dates
Spring 2026
Applications open: November 10, 2025
Program starts: March 2, 2026
Summer 2026
Applications open: TBD
Program starts: July 2026
Specialty Pathways
Our New Grad RN Residency Specialty Pathways offer a rewarding career start, with day and night rotations to learn unit cultures, patient populations, and connect with peers in your specialty.
New Grad RN Residency Specialty Pathways include:
Critical Care
Emergency Department
Immediate Care
Medical/Surgical
Cardiac
Oncology
Neurology
General Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopedic
ED Observation
Telemetry
Rehab
NICU
Operating Room (OR)
Women's Services
Behavioral Health
Shift Differentials
In this program, you will have the opportunity to rotate between day and night shifts, getting to know more about different unit cultures & team members.
Evening: up to $2.75/hour
Night: up to $5.75/hour
Weekend: up to $2.00/hour
Program Eligibility
If you are nearing graduation, we encourage you to apply.
To be eligible for the program, you must have obtained licensure within the last 12 months or anticipate licensure within two weeks of the start date of the cohort.
For experienced RNs with 12 months or more looking to change/new to specialty, please visit our FAQs for more information
Program Timeline
This program requires a 24-month full-time commitment, beginning after clinical training and orientation (14 weeks for non-OR, 16 weeks for OR). After eight weeks in the residency, you’ll move to your unit, match to a day or night shift, and complete six more weeks of orientation. OR RNs receive an additional 16 weeks of specialized training. Medical-Surgical RNs may rotate through 2–3 units, including day and night shifts, before receiving final unit and shift placement.
Residency FAQs
Who is eligible for the New Graduate RN Nurse Residency Program?
- Applicants who have less than 12 months of RN experience.
- Applicants who are graduating and anticipate obtaining RN licensure at least two weeks prior to the start of the upcoming cohort are eligible for the program as well.
- Experienced RN (12+ months by the cohort start date) who are seeking a nursing position in a new unit are not eligible for the New Graduate RN program. Please apply to a nursing position with us at click here.
- If a unit can take a New to Service RN, the unit leaders will work with facility & specialty educators to create an orientation plan to set you up for success on your new unit.
- To learn more about nursing with CommonSpirit Health, click here.
Can I submit my application prior to taking the NCLEX?
Yes, it is not required to have passed the NCLEX at time of application. However, it is required that all applicants selected must have a valid CO (other compact state) or KS license number (depending on location of hire) two weeks prior to the cohort start date.
I obtained a ADN, am I still eligible for Residency?
Applicants who possess an ADN may still apply for the program. It is strongly encouraged that applicants possess a BSN or higher or be enrolled in a ADN to BSN program.
What if I have a compact license?
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nurses who have a compact license can work in another compact state indefinitely, “as long as you maintain legal residency in the state that issued your multistate license, and you remain in good standing. If you were to take an action (while practicing in another NLC state or otherwise) which would change your legal residency status, then you have given up legal residency in that home state and you must now apply for license by endorsement in the new state of residence. The new license issued will replace the former license. For example, a nurse has legal residency in Arizona and practices temporarily in Colorado for six months on the Arizona multistate license. While the nurse is practicing in Colorado, her Arizona driver’s license expires. Rather than renewing the Arizona driver’s license, the nurse obtains a Colorado driver’s license. Because a Colorado driver’s license is only issued to a Colorado resident, the nurse has now become a Colorado resident unintentionally. Nurses must be careful not to take actions that would change their state of legal residency, when practicing in another state where they temporarily reside.” For more information regarding a compact license, please visit: https://www.ncsbn.org/compacts.page.
Application Questions
A previous CommonSpirit New Graduate RN Residency?
You will need to submit a completed application for each cohort that you are interested in. If you completed the SkillSurvey reference check within the last 12 months, you would not need to redo your references. If you completed SkillSurvey references more than 12 months ago, you will be asked to re-do your reference check.
How can I confirm my application was received?
You will receive an automated e-mail confirming that your application has been submitted.
I missed the application window; can I submit my application via e-mail?
Unfortunately, the application window cannot be extended and must be submitted through CommonSpirit Health’s online applicant system (https://www.mountain.commonspirit.org/Careers). We recommend allowing ample time to complete your application and applying early once the application period begins.
What should I expect once my application has been submitted?
The talent acquisition team will review all applications for completeness. Those selected for interviews will be contacted by a member of our talent acquisition team.
What if I am an experienced nurse but looking for a position in a new specialty?
Experienced nurses who are transitioning to a new specialty will not be accepted to join New Graduate RN Residency Program. Experienced Nurses will be hired directly into a unit, and offered an individualized orientation plan, created in partnership with facility & specialty educators.
Still Have Questions?
Please feel free to email us.
Equal Opportunity
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