Registered Nurse New Graduate Spring 2026 Cohort St Vincent Hospital

Job Description : \nThe Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.\n\nAre you a recent RN graduate—or graduating before March 5, 2026—ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our Nurse Residency Program and start your journey with the support, training, and mentorship you need to thrive.\n\nNext Cohort Begins : March 5, 2026\nRecruiter Phone Screens Start : Week of September 22nd\nManager Interviews Begin : Week of October 6th\n\nPosition Details : \n

• Status : Full-Time (36 hours / week), Variable Shifts\n
• Location : St. Vincent Regional Hospital – Billings, MT\n
• Base Pay : Starting at $35.70 / hr. — will increase depending on experience\n
• Benefits Eligible : Yes\n\nWhat is the Nurse Residency Program?\nDesigned for New Grad RNs (less than one year of RN or acute care experience), this program bridges the gap between classroom learning and confident clinical practice. You'll receive : \n
• Paid clinical hours\n
• Webinars & simulations\n
• Case studies\n
• Monthly in-person meetings\n
• Support from experienced nurse mentors\n\nTo learn more about the Nurse Residency Program, click the link below.\n\nhttps : / / intermountainhealthcare.org / careers / professional-training-programs / nursing-education-residencies\nWhy Billings, Montana?\n\nBillings isn't just a place to work—it's a place to thrive. Known as the "Magic City" for its rapid growth, Billings is Montana's largest city and a vibrant hub of culture, nature, and opportunity.\n\nHere are a few reasons you'll love living and working here : \n
• Stunning Natural Beauty : Surrounded by the iconic Rimrocks—sandstone cliffs offering breathtaking views—and nestled along the Yellowstone River, Billings is a paradise for outdoor lovers. [\n
• Gateway to Adventure : Just a few hours from Yellowstone National Park and near the Little Bighorn Battlefield, it's a perfect base for weekend getaways.\n
• Rich History & Culture : Explore the Moss Mansion, Western Heritage Center, and Pictograph Cave State Park, or catch a show at the Alberta Bair Theater.\n
• Thriving Community : With a strong healthcare presence, including two major hospitals, and a growing economy, Billings offers both professional growth and a welcoming community.\n
• Unique Local Flavor : Enjoy a lively craft beer scene, local festivals like the Magic City Blues Festival, and Montana's largest shopping mall, Rimrock Mall.\n\n#newgradRN\n\nEssential Functions\n
• Assess : Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team : patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.\n
• Plan : Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).\n
• Implement : Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.\n
• Evaluate : Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.\n
• Professionalism : Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.\nIntegrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.\n\nSkills\n
• Patient Care Delivery\n
• Nursing Fundamentals\n
• Interdisciplinary Teams\n
• Documentations\n
• Professional Etiquette\n
• Accountability\n
• Patient Care Coordination\n
• Communication\n
• Patient Evaluation\n
• Critical Thinking\n\nPhysical Requirements : \n\nMinimum Qualifications\n
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.\n
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.\n
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.\n
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4 / 27 / 2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.\n
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.\n
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.\n
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.\n
• Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)\n
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.\n
• For roles requiring driving : Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.\n\nLocation : \nIntermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital\n\nWork City : \nBillings\n\nWork State : \nMontana\n\nScheduled Weekly Hours : \n36\n\nThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.\n$35.70 - $52.25\n\nWe care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.\n\nLearn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.\n\nIntermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.\n\nAt Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.\n\nAll positions subject to close without notice.