New Graduate Nurse / RN Residency Program - Winter 2026

apartment University of Kansas Health System location_onTopeka, KS 66606, US

Overview

Now Hiring for our Winter 2026 New Grad Residency Program

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus starting at $15,000
You may also be eligible for relocation assistance (if applicable)

Start Date: January through April 2026

Please apply to this position for all units at UKHS St. Francis!
Unit interest and shift availability will be discussed in detail with a recruiter.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Collects and analyzes patient health data through comprehensive assessment
Identifies and prioritizes patient/family biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and education needs
Develops and evaluates plan of care based on patient need priorities.
Coordinates care delivery with other healthcare team members and departments to ensure safe, age appropriate, culturally aware care, and optimal outcomes.
Demonstrates competence in service specific clinical skills and compliance with unit/department required duties.
Engages and involves the patient/family in the care delivery process
Conducts medication reconciliation on admission, at transfer, and at discharge or as prescribed for outpatient setting.
Ensures safe and quality care for patients through identification of patient specific risk factors (i.e. risk for falls, risk for skin breakdown, etc.)

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Current Kansas RN Licensure orwill obtain by March 2026
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Telemetry, ICU and PCU need ACLS and Post Surg needs Chemo. Completed within the first year of employment
2-Year Degree
Specific Certifications are required within one year of hire
Basic computer skills

Preferred Job Requirements:

4-Year Degree
At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

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