Registered Nurse New Graduate Cohort St James Hospital
Job Description
Position Overview
Registered Nurse New Graduate Spring 2026 Cohort – St James Hospital
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Are you a recent RN graduate—or graduating before February 2, 2026—ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our Nurse Residency Program to bridge the gap between classroom learning and confident clinical practice. You will gain the support, training, mentorship, and paid clinical hours you need to thrive.
Next Cohort Begins: 2/2/226 | Manager Interviews Start: 9/29/2026
This is a Full-Time (36 hours/week) Night Shift role located at St. James Hospital – Butte, MT. Entry Pay: 33.38/hour. Benefits Eligible: Yes.
James Healthcare, part of SCL Health—a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization—is committed to person-centered care. With a 98-bed Level III Trauma Center serving Southwest Montana since 1881, we provide comprehensive, specialty care including da Vinci Robotics surgery and Life Flight services.
Why Butte, Montana? Butte offers historic charm, rich cultural depth, abundant outdoor adventures, affordable living, and a strong community spirit.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, recognize and address patients' psychological and physical needs
- Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind
- Communicate compassionately and effectively
- Assist in developing…
Benefits & Perks
- Paid clinical hours
- Webinars & simulations
- Case studies
- Weekly in-person meetings (will move to monthly after 6 months)
- Support from experienced nurse mentors