New Grad RN - Critical Care CVU, ICU, IMC (Spring 2027 Cohort)

New Grad RN - Critical Care CVU, ICU, IMC (Spring 2027 Cohort)

May 2026 Graduates

Nurse Residency (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Schedule: Varies

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $38.91/hr

Come be an integral part of an organization where you can make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and their families!

Billings Clinic has carefully developed a nurse residency program which assists new registered nurses bridge the gap in the transition from student to a competent, professional nurse over their first year of practice. Our nurse residency program offers a supportive environment which allows our new nurses to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence which are vital components in the care of our patients. All new grads or nurses with less than 1 year of RN experience that are offered a position are required to participate in a Nurse Residency Program and will be assigned to one of three Residency Cohorts (spring, summer, fall).

To learn more about our Nurse Residency program, deadlines, expectations, and application requirements, please click here.

New grad RNs will be considered for hire into the following departments:

• Inpatient Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) - The Inpatient Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) is a 29-bed Progressive Care Cardiac unit. Primary patient population has cardiac, vascular, and thoracic disease processes. Wide range of patients including post-op cardiac, acute coronary syndrome, chest pain, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia diagnoses, and post-procedure cardiac patients.
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - The Inpatient Critical Care Unit (ICU) is a 28-bed mixed medical-surgical ICU that opened in 2014. Our service lines include cardiovascular, neurosurgical, trauma, COVID, general surgical, and general medical.
• Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) - The Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) is a 28 monitored bed unit. The primary patient populations in this unit will have high acuity needs and the unit will serve as a bridge between the Intensive Care Unit and the Medical/Surgical Units. The IMC will care for a wide range of patient diagnoses including: sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, complex wounds, neurological patients requiring frequent monitoring, COVID patients or patients in respiratory distress requiring high levels of oxygen therapy, and patients with tracheostomies and chronic ventilator use.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus (IMC) relocation reimbursement (all), NCLEX reimbursement (all) and tuition loan repayment (all).

Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care. Directs the plan of care while maintaining professionalism.

Education 2 Year / Associates Degree (ASN) - Associate (or Diploma) RNs hired into this position must commit to completing their Bachelor of Nursing degree within 4 years of their date of hire. Billings Clinic will help support the cost through financial assistance

Preferred - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree (BSN)

Certifications and Licenses Current Montana state license as a registered nurse upon hire, or compact nursing license with ability to obtain a MT RN license within 90 days of hire date ACLS certification preferred or ability to successfully complete ACLS training within two years of hire

Complete the online application and submit prior to the due date as listed on the nurse residency site.

Please upload a resume and answer the following questions in the application:

1. Please include a short 2-3 sentence paragraph introducing you to our managers.
2. What interests you about joining (or continuing to work on) our team at Billings Clinic and what expectations and/or reservations do you have being part of the Nurse Residency Program?
3. Leadership is very important at Billings Clinic; Please provide examples of how you have demonstrated leadership.
4. What quality or skill do you feel separates you from other applicants?
5. What are your 2-5 year goals in nursing?

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and family status, national origin, spoken language, neurodiversity, age, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.