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National Nurse Residency Program

California

Welcome to Your Future: California Region National Nurse Residency Program

Start your nursing career where innovation, compassion, and professional growth come together through the California Region National Nurse Residency Program at CommonSpirit Health. Designed to support your transition from classroom to clinical practice, this structured program offers hands-on learning in dynamic care environments across the state.

From day one, you’ll be supported by dedicated preceptors and mentors using evidence-based teaching, simulation training, and a blend of virtual and in-person learning. You’ll work alongside experienced nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative care model focused on your success.

Our immersive curriculum builds critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership skills, preparing you to deliver safe, high-quality patient care with confidence.

Begin your journey with a health system that invests in you, your growth, your purpose, and your future in nursing!

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Discover Our Region

The National Nurse Residency Program in California at CommonSpirit Health is more than training, it’s an investment in your future. Designed as a nationally standardized, evidence-based program aligned with ANCC standards, it supports your transition from nursing student to confident, competent clinician.

Beyond your career, California offers an unmatched lifestyle. From stunning coastlines and vibrant cities to breathtaking national parks, you’ll have the opportunity to build your future in a place that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being.

The National Nurse Residency Program in California is designed to set you on a path toward a meaningful and rewarding nursing career, grounded in a shared commitment to your development and the communities we serve.

California Region Hospitals

Central Coast

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Dominican Hospital (Santa Cruz)
French Hospital Medical Center (San Luis Obispo)
Marian Regional Medical Center (Santa Maria)
Sequoia Hospital (Redwood City)
St. John’s Hospital (Camarillo)
St. John’s Regional Medical Center (Oxnard)

Central Valley

Mark Twain Medical Center (San Andreas)
Memorial Hospital (Bakersfield)
Mercy Hospitals Downtown & Southwest Bakersfield
Mercy Medical Center Merced
St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center (Stockton)
St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Stockton)

North State

Mercy Medical Center (Mt. Shasta)
Mercy Medical Center (Redding)
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (Grass Valley)
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital (Red Bluff)

Sacramento

Mercy General Hospital (Sacramento)
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Mercy San Juan Medical Center (Carmichael)
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Woodland Memorial Hospital

Southern California

Los Angeles Area:
California Hospital Medical Center
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
St. Mary Medical Center - Long Beach
San Bernardino:
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
St. Bernardine Medical Center

California Region: PTAP Accredited Facilities

CommonSpirit Health Nurse Residency Program- California Region/ Central Coast Management Market is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

The current sites included in this accreditation designation are:

  1. Sequoia Hospital
  2. Dominican Hospital

The current practice settings included in this accreditation designation are:

  1. Medical-Surgical

CommonSpirit Health Nurse Residency Program: California Region/Southern Management Market is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

The current sites included in this accreditation designation are:

  1. St. Mary’s Medical Center
  2. California Hospital and Medical Center
  3. Northridge Hospital

The current practice settings included in this accreditation designation are:

  1. Medical-Surgical
  2. Critical Care
  3. Operating Room
  4. Emergency Department

St John’s Regional Medical Center & St. John’s Hospital Camarillo is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. 

The current sites included in this accreditation designation are: 

  1. St. John’s Regional Medical Center 
  2. St. John’s Hospital Caramillo 

The current workplace settings included in this accreditation designation are: 

  1. Step Down 
  2. Critical Care 
  3. Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) 
  4. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 
  5. Operating Room
  6. Emergency Department 
  7. Centralized Function

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Transition to Practice Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

The current sites included in this accreditation with distinction designation are:

  1. Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

The current workplace settings included in this accreditation with distinction designation are:

  1. Surgical
  2. Medical-Surgical
  3. Step Down
  4. Critical Care
  5. Labor & Delivery
  6. Ante/Postpartum
  7. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  8. Pediatrics
  9. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  10. Operating Room
  11. Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
  12. Emergency Department
  13. Specialty Practice: Burn ICU Unit
  14. Centralized Function: Float Pool

Dignity Health SOAR (Standardized Orientation & Academic Residency) is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.  

The current sites included in this accreditation with distinction designation are: 

  1. Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC)
  2. French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC)
  3. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH) 

The current workplace settings included in this accreditation with distinction designation are:  

  1. Medical-Surgical 
  2. Step Down 
  3. Critical Care 
  4. Labor & Delivery 
  5. Ante/Postpartum 
  6. Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) 
  7. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 
  8. Operating Room 
  9. Rehabilitation
  10. Emergency Department

Specialty Tracks Available: Find Your Path

We offer several tracks to grow and develop your skills in areas that fit your passion for nursing. Each track provides specialized training, tailored clinical experiences, and dedicated preceptors to help you build knowledge and confidence in your chosen field.
 
During the application process, you’ll have the chance to share your preferences so we can align your interests with our patient care needs. Specialty track availability may vary by hospital and cohort.

California Region tracks are dependent based on hospital needs.

Behavioral Health

 Cultivate expertise in compassionate mental health care for individuals and families.

Critical Care (ICU)

Immerse yourself in high-acuity environments, mastering critical thinking and rapid response.

Emergency Department (ED)

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, honing your assessment and intervention skills for diverse emergencies.

Medical-Surgical & Telemetry

Develop foundational skills in managing diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions.

Perioperative Services

Learn the intricacies of surgical patient care, from pre-op assessment to post-anesthesia recovery.

Women & Children's Services (Labor & Delivery, NICU, Mom/Baby)

Provide specialized care across the continuum of family health, from newborns to adolescents.

Application Process: Your Journey Starts Here

We’re glad you’re considering starting your career with us. For most of North State, Sacramento & Central Valley markets, the application dates vary and are not posted in advance. Due to high applicant volume, application windows may be short. We encourage you to set up job alerts to be notified when NNRP positions become available and apply as soon as possible.

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Program Dates


Central Coast:Spring: Application opens October 1st |  Program starts 3rd week of March
Summer: Application opens March 1st  |  Program starts 1st week of August
Dominican Hospital
Spring: Application opens in October/November 2026  |  Program starts in March 2027
Fall: Application opens in May  |  Program starts August 31, 2026

Central Valley: Mark Twain Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center & St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Spring: Application opens in November  |  Program starts in March
Fall: Application opens in April  |  Program starts in August
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Spring: Application opens October 1st |  Program starts 3rd week of March
Summer: Application opens March 1st  |  Program starts 1st week of August

North State:
Mercy Medical Center (Mt. Shasta), Mercy Medical Center (Redding) & St. Elizabeth Community Hospital 
Summer: Application opens in March  |  Program starts July 12, 2026
Spring: Application opens in October 2026  |  Program starts in February 2027
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (Grass Valley)
Spring: Application opens in December  |  Program starts in April
Fall: Application opens July 8, 2026  |  Program starts October 4, 2026

Sacramento:Spring: Application opens in December  |  Program starts in April
Fall: Application opens July 8, 2026  |  Program starts October 4, 2026

Southern California:Spring: Application opens October 1st |  Program starts 3rd week of March
Summer: Application opens March 1st  |  Program starts 1st week of August

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