Nurse Resident Jobs in Kansas

Nurse Resident jobs in Kansas are concentrated in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where large hospital systems run structured residency cohorts year-round across medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing specialties. University of Kansas Health System, Ascension Via Christi, and Stormont Vail Health are among the most established employers offering formal nurse resident programs in the state. Demand is steady, with new-graduate openings appearing consistently across both urban medical centers and regional hospitals. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerCommonSpirit Health
Top cityDodge City, KS
Cities hiring8
Top industryHuman Resources
Companies hiring3

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AdventHealth Corporate
AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
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AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
AdventHealth Corporate
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$32.5 - $60.45/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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AdventHealth Corporate
AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
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AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
AdventHealth Corporate
Ottawa, Kansas
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$32.5 - $60.45/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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AdventHealth Corporate
AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
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AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
AdventHealth Corporate
Overland Park, Kansas
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$32.5 - $60.45/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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AdventHealth Corporate
AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
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AdventHealth Nurse Resident Match Day In-Person Event
AdventHealth Corporate
Lenexa, Kansas
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$32.5 - $60.45/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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CommonSpirit Health
Nurse Resident RN St Catherine Dodge City Emergency
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Nurse Resident RN St Catherine Dodge City Emergency
CommonSpirit Health
Dodge City, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$26.95 - $42.99/hr
BLS Certification

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Nurse Resident Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dodge City
3 jobs
Garden City
3 jobs
Ulysses
2 jobs
Lenexa
1 job
Ottawa
1 job
Wichita
1 job
Overland Park
1 job
Shawnee Mission
1 job

Nurse Resident Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health8 open roles
AdventHealth Corporate
AdventHealth Corporate4 open roles
Wesley Medical Center
Wesley Medical Center1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Human Resources

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse resident jobs across Kansas.

  • Active Kansas Registered Nurse license or eligibility to obtain one
  • Completion of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program
  • Active BLS certification from an accredited provider
  • NCLEX-RN passage or scheduled exam date at time of application
  • Commitment to complete the full residency program, typically twelve months
  • Strong clinical performance record from nursing school rotations or externships

Nurse Resident Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse resident in Kansas?

To become a nurse resident in Kansas, you must first obtain your Registered Nurse license through the Kansas State Board of Nursing by passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited ADN or BSN program. Once licensed, you apply directly to formal nurse residency programs offered by Kansas hospital systems, which typically run structured cohorts for new graduates and provide supervised clinical experience across specialty rotations before placement into a permanent unit.

Which companies hire nurse residents in Kansas?

Employers hiring nurse residents in Kansas right now include CommonSpirit Health, AdventHealth Corporate, and Wesley Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large health systems across Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka tend to post the most consistent nurse residency openings in the state, particularly for new graduates entering critical care and medical-surgical units.

Which Kansas cities have the most nurse resident jobs?

Dodge City, Garden City, and Ulysses lead Kansas for nurse resident openings. Wichita drives the largest share of listings as the state's most populous metro and home to major systems like Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center, while Kansas City benefits from the University of Kansas Health System's flagship campus and Topeka's activity reflects Stormont Vail Health anchoring the capital region's healthcare workforce.

How can I get hired as a nurse resident in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate nurse residency programs at Kansas health systems, which are designed specifically for candidates without professional experience. University of Kansas Health System, Stormont Vail Health, and Ascension Via Christi all run structured cohorts that accept applicants who have passed or are scheduled for the NCLEX-RN. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at Kansas facilities or held nursing extern or patient care technician roles gain a meaningful advantage during selection.

Where can I find and apply to nurse resident jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to nurse resident jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty preference and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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