Entry Level Nursing Jobs
New grad nursing jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Government & Public Sector, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like PruittHealth, CHRISTUS Health, and Right At Home hiring at this level now.
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Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.
A Brief Overview
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists in direct patient care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices.
Locations
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
What you will do
- Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges.
- Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
- In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding. Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner. Assist RN with patient care as directed.
- Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents. When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences.
- Provides general nursing care such as positioning ambulation and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment.
- Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient.
- Provides meal support for patient as needed.
- Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN.
- Answers patient call lights immediately, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients. Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly.
- Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue.
- Adheres to infection control policies and practices.
- Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program Required
Experience Qualifications
- 6 mos to 1 year working as a Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
- Experience working in acute care Preferred
- Relevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: PALS, NRP) desired
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of Quality Control, Safety and Joint Commission standards
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as an effective team player
- Basic computer skills
Licenses and Certifications
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant required
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $29.67 - $37.09 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
Night - 12 Hour (United States of America)
This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.
A Brief Overview
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists in direct patient care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices.
Locations
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
What you will do
- Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges.
- Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
- In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding. Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner. Assist RN with patient care as directed.
- Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents. When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences.
- Provides general nursing care such as positioning ambulation and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment.
- Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient.
- Provides meal support for patient as needed.
- Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN.
- Answers patient call lights immediately, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients. Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly.
- Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue.
- Adheres to infection control policies and practices.
- Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program Required
Experience Qualifications
- 6 mos to 1 year working as a Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
- Experience working in acute care Preferred
- Relevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: PALS, NRP) desired
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of Quality Control, Safety and Joint Commission standards
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as an effective team player
- Basic computer skills
Licenses and Certifications
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant required
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $29.67 - $37.09 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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Entry Level Nursing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level nursing job?
Entry level nursing employers prioritize candidates who have completed clinical rotations, externships, or nurse residency programs, since hands-on patient care hours demonstrate readiness far more than coursework alone. Highlighting your clinical specialties, any certifications like BLS or ACLS, and the types of units you trained in gives your application a clear edge at this stage over candidates who rely solely on their degree.
Which companies hire entry level nursings?
Companies hiring entry level nursings right now include PruittHealth, CHRISTUS Health, and Right At Home, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, the most active hirers tend to be large health systems, regional hospital networks, and long-term care organizations that run structured nurse residency or graduate nurse orientation programs.
Are there remote entry level nursing jobs?
Yes, though most nursing roles at the entry level are on-site given direct patient care requirements. About 0% of entry level nursing openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve case management, utilization review, telehealth triage, or health coaching rather than bedside care.
Are these new grad nursing jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior nursing roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts completed clinical rotations or an externship in place of full-time work history, or explicitly mentions a nurse residency program designed to bring new grads up to independent practice.
Which industries hire the most entry level nursings?
Entry level nursing roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Government & Public Sector, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive the highest volume of new grad hiring because ongoing patient turnover, workforce expansion, and structured residency pipelines create consistent openings for candidates entering the profession for the first time.