Registered Nurse RN New Grads - Residency Program
Altru Health SystemAbout the role
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201Summary:
Now hiring for 2026 programs!Altru’s Nurse Residency program guides new registered nurses through a year-long onboarding process to create a smooth transition from student to professional nurse.
✔$12,000 sign-on bonus (External & Internal RN New grads)Medical Surgical departments
✔ Student Loan Repayment
✔ Flexible Schedules (self scheduling)
✔A comprehensive benefits package (including 401k match)
*Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.
Units:
Emergency Department
4W Medical Surgical Women's & Children's
6E General Med Surgical
7E Medical Surgical
3W Medical Surgical
2W Medical Surgical
Progressive Care Unit
ICU
Nursing graduates & Upcoming Nursing graduates!
Phase One:
» Weekly learning labs led by our nursing educators
- Hands on skill review
- Altru Policy/Procedure review
- Simulation
- Interdisciplinary shadow experiences
Phase Two:
» Monthly Learning Labs with peers, clinical educators, and other content experts to increase knowledge and skills
Topics include:
- Quality
- Safety
- Teamwork & Communication
- Informatics
- Patient-Centered Care
- Evidence Based Practice
- Care for the Nurse
» Simulation including: mega-code, stroke, declining patient
» Patient care project
Pay Range:
Dependent on level
RN I $33.80 - $50.69
RN II: $35.49 – $53.23
RN III: $37.26 – $55.89
Summary:
Altru’s RN career ladder empowers RNs to manage their career growth and pay. This structure values experience, education, and engagement, providing opportunities for advancement and greater responsibilities. The requirements of each level are listed here.
RN I
• ASN
RN II
• 6 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN degree OR,
• 3 years or more of RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
RN III
• 12 years or more of RN experience with an ASN/ADN OR,
• 6 years or more of RN experience with a BSN OR,
• Masters/Doctor of Nursing
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the organization. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and provides patient education to assure safe patient discharge.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.
Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.
Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.
Assigns or delegates,
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