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New Grad Residency Program Medical Surgical Unit


Job Location:

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where Youll Work

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. Thats what youll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. Youll find challenging rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together well create healthier stronger communities

Job Summary and Responsibilities

To thrive in this role youll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. Youll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive putting you on the radar for advancement.

  • Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
  • Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
  • Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. CNAs) in caring for patients
  • Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices)
  • Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
  • Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
  • Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)

Medical Surgical Oncology CHI Health St. Elizabeth is a 42 bed Med/Surg unit. We care for diverse populations and diagnoses including Orthopedic Trauma Spine and Neuro surgery Surgical and Medical Oncology pulmonary renal GI and cardiac care.

We have a rapidly growing oncology program and are committed to provide highly skilled care using the ONS curriculum and standards of addition we provide post-surgical care with a focus on pain management early mobilization and patient and family centered education promoting excellent outcomes. Our care model emphasizes multidisciplinary teams for our patients including Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Dietary Nutrition Palliative Care and innovative nursing models to include LPN C.N.A and RN teams.

Compensation: Base rate shift differential

Incentives: up to $15000 sign on bonus up to $10000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)

Tuition Reimbursement - $5525 for full time and $2750 for part time

Nurse Residency offered for all New Graduates - Residency Cohorts:

July 20th 2026

October 11th 2026

Job Requirements
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Specialty certification (ex: PCCN CCRN CNOR CEN) preferred
  • Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas

Join us at CHI Health St. Elizabeth and become a part of our faith-based health system.

#NERN #MissionCritical


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