Nursing Residency Program
New Grad RN Residency Program Overview
ARMC’s new graduate Nurse Residency Program is designed to support
and prepare newly licensed registered nurses for their transition into
the professional nursing role. This formal, structured program focuses
on the acquisition of technical and clinical skills that are necessary
to become a competent and confident nurse. Through virtual didactic learning,
evidence-based content as well as live workshops and mentor guidance,
new nurses will master techniques to provide high quality care to a diverse
patient population.
Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP): ARMC's New Graduate RN Residency Program is now accredited as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), which is administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accreditation is recognized as the global standard of excellence for healthcare programs that help newly graduated or experienced nurses transition into new clinical settings. Click here to learn more.
Our 7-month transition-to-practice program is based on a hybrid curriculum complete with both classroom learning and clinical hands-on patient care allowing for a more comprehensive learning experience. Some of the core curriculum topics include:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Professional Development and Leadership
- Well-Being and Resillence
- Time Management
This exciting program is offered in most areas. Positions are assigned to Critical Care (Medical ICU, Neurocardiovascular ICU, Neonatal ICU, and Surgical ICU), Labor and Delivery, Emergency Department, Burn Center, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Perioperative Services, and Mother/Baby units.
Program Requirements
- Attend all monthly transition-to-practice program workshops to complete the program.
- Ability to work a flexible orientation schedule.
- Fulfill all course requirements assigned for the Nurse Residency Program.
Employment
- Nurse Residents hired into the Nurse Residency Program will be hired on as a Staff Nurse RN I.
- After orientation and an approved work performance evaluation, residents will be promoted to a Staff Nurse II position while they complete the remainder of the Nurse Residency Program.
Compensation
- All hours worked during the residency program are paid at the current staff RN I rate for your position and will continue in your staff RN II position as you continue the monthly cohort workshops.
Eligibility
- Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School (BSN preferred).
- Unrestricted California RN License at the time of the Hiring Event.
- Registered Nurse with less than one year of RN experience.
- Foreign nurses newly licensed in the United States.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Successful completion of DOJ background check and physical at employment start date.
Application Periods
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Application Period |
Cohort Start Date |
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June 6th, 2026 - June 19th, 2026 |
September 2026 |
Recent RN Graduates are welcome to apply! Applications will only be accepted online during the application period or until the capacity limit is met. Applicants must complete the NCLEX on or before July 5th, 2026. Proof of exam completion must be submitted by July 5th, 2026. Those who are not able to show confirmation will not move forward in the selection process and will be denied entry to the hiring event.
- Application periods for the program will be available during the Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters.
- Applications Periods and Hiring Events are held 2-4 months ahead of each cohort start date.
- Depending on position availability, application periods may be added or are subject to change. Please check our county website for the most up-to-date information.
- Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Click here to apply.
Application and Hiring Event
- Our application process is prioritized based on the competitiveness of the application cycle.
- Once the candidate’s application is selected, the candidate will be invited to the hiring event which is a panel interview with the managers and educators of the unit the candidate has applied for.
- Along with work and clinical experience, candidates are also evaluated for their behavior attributes including their passion and drive to work in an acute in-patient care setting.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Walker, Nurse Residency Program Coordinator at Walkerjen@armc.sbcounty.gov or (909) 580-1312.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to see frequently asked questions about the program.