Nurse Residency Program

Stanford Health Care's ANCC-accredited (with distinction) Vizient Nurse Residency Program has been running since 2006 and offers 350+ hours of precepted clinical orientation plus monthly seminars and a mentored evidence-based practice project. Specialty areas include Critical Care/Trauma, Cardiovascular, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Inpatient Medicine, Inpatient Surgery, Bone Marrow Transplant, Adult ED, Pediatric ED, OR, Psychiatry, and Float Pool. Cohort 45 applications closed April 12, 2026 (start date September 28, 2026). Monitor the careers site for the next cohort announcement or email NewGradRN@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Graduate of accredited ASN/ADN, BSN, or MSN program within 19 months of cohort start (February 2025–September 2026 window for Cohort 45). Active California RN license required by start date — hard deadline, no exceptions (no interim permits). ACLS from AHA required. BLS from AHA required. Less than 6 months full-time paid RN experience (max 1,040 hours). No work visa sponsorship available.