Entry Level Registered Nurse Resident Jobs
New grad registered nurse resident jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations and internship performance often carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Automotive, with employers like Prisma Health, Ascension, and OU Health hiring at this level now.
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Location: Destin, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Department: Med Surg
Schedule: Day | Full-time
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assists with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Communicates, monitors and records changes in patient condition as appropriate.
- Actively engages and participates in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Destin, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Department: Med Surg
Schedule: Day | Full-time
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assists with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Communicates, monitors and records changes in patient condition as appropriate.
- Actively engages and participates in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Entry Level Registered Nurse Resident Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level registered nurse resident job?
Start by targeting nurse residency programs specifically designed for new graduates, as these structured programs expect little to no prior nursing experience and provide mentored clinical training. Highlighting your clinical rotation hours, any specialty exposure from nursing school, your NCLEX pass date, and a strong letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor will strengthen your application considerably at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level registered nurse residents?
Companies hiring entry level registered nurse residents right now include Prisma Health, Ascension, and OU Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, community hospitals, and long-term care organizations are among the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level registered nurse resident jobs?
Yes, though most registered nurse resident roles are hands-on and clinic or hospital-based. About 11% of entry level registered nurse resident openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in care coordination, telehealth triage, or case management tracks within larger health systems.
Are these new grad registered nurse resident jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior positions. A posting is new grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotation hours in place of work history, or values internship and practicum work. Nurse residency programs are built around this entry point and are a natural fit for new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level registered nurse residents?
Entry Level registered nurse resident roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate formal residency and graduate nurse programs designed to train and retain newly licensed RNs.