Graduate Nurse Residency
Indianapolis, Indiana
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Graduate Nurse Residency
- Education
- Enrolled in or completion of Nursing program required.
- Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required within 6 months hire.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Ascension’s careers page.
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- Facility
- Ascension St. Vincent
- Department
- Various Units Available
- Schedule
- January 2027 Cohort; Days or Nights | Full-time or Part-time
#NextGenHealthcare Collaborates with mentors and educators during the first year of practice to evolve from a student mindset into a high-functioning professional nurse. Completes all structured learning requirements—including simulations and skills labs—to successfully transition into a professional role. Participates in residency seminars designed to enhance professional development while effectively managing clinical scheduling and department commitments
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
Enrolled in or completion of Nursing program required. Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required within 6 months hire.
What's around it?
Indianapolis, IN
Living costs about 4% below the US average