Graduate Nurse Residency Program

CentraCare is committed to helping new graduate RNs transition confidently from student to professional nurse through our highly respected and nationally accredited Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Our year-long, paid residency program provides monthly training, mentoring, and support designed to shape you into an exceptional nurse. This program is designed for nurses with less than 1 year of RN experience and is available at: Paynesville, Melrose, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, Rice Memorial (Willmar), and St. Cloud Hospital (5x Magnet®-designated).

What to know:

• Apply during your final semester or after graduation. Upcoming December 2026 graduates will be considered in the fall.
• You'll be considered for all new grad RN openings at CentraCare by applying to this application.
• Include a current resume with your application.
• Select your top 3 units of interest on the application. View units who...