Registered Nurse New Graduate - Residency Program - December 2025 Graduates - RN

SWWI Nurse Residency Program - Inpatient Medical and Surgical Department Opportunities

Launch Your Nursing Career with Mayo Clinic in Southwest Wisconsin!

Are you a passionate newly licensed Registered Nurse ready to embark on a life-changing journey Join the Nurse Residency Program in Southwest Wisconsin at Mayo Clinic Health System and experience unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. Our Nurse Residency Program at Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Wisconsin offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your nursing career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

At Mayo Clinic were committed to investing in your future. As a Mayo Clinic employee youll have access to a wide range of career opportunities including quality in-house training programs comprehensive continuing nursing education packages and academic contributions through our Condition of Employment. Our Condition of Employment (COE) is designed to empower you on your professional journey.

COE provides employees hired into positions requiring additional credentials or degrees with the opportunity to gain valuable experience while pursuing further education.

For those seeking future career advancement successful completion of one year of benefit-eligible experience opens the door to Mayo Clinics Career Investment Program. Our Career Investment Program (CIP) provides ongoing support and resources to help you advance your nursing career and achieve your professional goals.

Why Choose Mayo Clinic

World-Class Care: Join a team that consistently ranks #1 in numerous medical specialties providing world-class care to patients.

Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of full- and part-time opportunities that accommodate your lifestyle.

Culture of Excellence: Experience a culture of teamwork professionalism and mutual respect that fosters personal and professional growth.

We offer a competitive compensation package complete with medical insurance dental and vision coverage retirement plans with employer match and more. Your dedication to patient care is rewarded with exceptional benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Make a difference in the lives of patients and communities as a member of the Mayo Clinic family. Apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling and rewarding nursing career.

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care including direct patient care patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model which includes accountability for planning implementing evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role informal leadership roles and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level experience patient acuity fiscal accountability and adequacy of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the Visa Screen or equivalent certification.

Student or graduate of an accredited or those in the candidacy process associate or diploma nursing program as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN CCNE or NLN CNEA at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is required.

All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.

All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.

Additional Qualifications:

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to work flexible hours which may include days evenings nights holidays and weekends and on-call. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Demonstrated leadership effective communicator and excellent critical thinking skills.

Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or Certification:

Must obtain prior to start date:

Current RN license by applicable state requirements.

Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts including your full name must be attached to your profile to be considered.

We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:

• American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)
• Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)

• Military Training Network

Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.