As our RN Resident (New Grad) at Good Samaritan Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll make the transition from practicing procedures as a student to becoming a professional nurse. You’ll build trust with your clinical preceptor and patients as you practice classroom concepts in real-time. Our residency program establishes your position as a reliable resource and helpful supporter of patients and families. 

Success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others and to put your classroom experience into practice. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about working at our hospital, making this a perfect starting point to launch your nursing career.

About Us:

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health-Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. At CHI Health-Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Good Samaritan's Level II Trauma Center provides the highest level of trauma, surgical and critical care. Our team of nationally and internationally respected experts stands ready to take care of patients with traumatic injuries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CHI Health Good Samaritan is designated as an Advanced Level II Trauma Center by the Nebraska Statewide Trauma System, which demonstrates the ability to meet stringent criteria reflecting commitment, excellence and assurance of high quality care for all trauma patients.

Compensation: Base rate shift differential

Incentives: $25,000 sign on bonus till June 30th, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)

Nurse Residency offered for all New Graduates

• You’re in patient rooms, quickly rotating between immediate needs and check-ins to provide patient care while being monitored by your preceptor
• Open to learning more about the business and operational practices in our facility
• Develop patient advocate skills through observance and practice
• Build your nursing skills as you learn to put your education into practice with actual patients

• Graduate of an RN nursing program.
• Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska or nurse licensure compact.
• BLS(Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) required within 3 months of hire
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required within 5 months of hire.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required within 5 months of hire.
• NRP (Neonatal resuscitation program) required within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) required within 12 months of hire.
• ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) required within 18 months of hire.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance

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