Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program at University of Colorado Hospital

In order to be considered, all parts of the application must be received online by Human Resources by the application deadline. The application deadline for the July 2013 Program is Monday, April 22nd at 5:00pm MST.  

All parts of the application must be electronically received in HR by this date/time.  Clinical Evaluations must be included in your application packet. Clinical Evaluations for graduates must be received by Monday, April 22nd at 5:00pm MST.

For additional questions, please read through the FAQs.  

• Graduated from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing baccalaureate program (BSN). Candidates graduating from an Associates Degree-to-BSN or LPN-to-BSN programs are not eligible to apply to our Graduate Nurse Residency Program.
• Graduated within the past six months from the program start date.  If you graduated before January 1st, 2013, you are not eligible to apply. 
• Must not have held or currently hold a registered nursing position since graduation.
• In order to be considered for a Graduate Nurse position in the Adult Critical Care (ICUs), Neonatal ICU (NICU), and the Emergency Department (ED) a candidate must have completed either a "paid" (CNA, Nurse Intern, EMT, etc.) or a "non-paid" (Senior Practicum, Externship, etc.) position in their area of interest.

Neonatal ICU (NICU), Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU), Pediatric ICUs and Emergency Department (ED) experience are not considered adult critical care.

For additional questions, please read through the FAQs.

For consideration, all five components listed below must be received electronically and together (with the exception of #5 which may be submitted separately by your clinical educator) by the Human Resources Department by the application deadline of Monday, April 22nd at 5:00pm MST.

The application requirements must include:

0. Online Application: Please submit an online application through our website to job posting #3736.  Your two unit preferences will be determined using your Supplemental Application.
0. Comprehensive Resume: Please electronically attach your resume along with your Supplemental Application, Transcripts, and any additional application material to your online application.  Cover letters are optional.
0. Supplemental Application Word - PDF: Please answer all the questions on the supplemental application and submit them electronically via your online application. Answers should be submitted on a separate document.
0. Unofficial Transcripts: Please submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts via your online application. We only need copies of transcripts from the school you obtained or will obtain your BSN.  
0. Clinical Evaluation Word - PDF: Please have your most recent clinical instructor complete this form and return either by fax, email, or mail.  For your application to be considered complete, we will need to have your clinical evaluation by Monday, April 22nd at 5:00pm MST.   Please request evaluations as soon as possible from your clinical instructors. 

All documents must be submitted together via your online application with the exception of your clinical evaluation.  Please attach all   documents to your online application (i.e. transcripts; supplemental questions; resume; cover letter. 

Clinical Evaluations must be received in HR by Monday April 22nd, 2013. If available, please attach to your online application.  Otherwise, only Clinical Evaluations and/or reference letters may be submitted via:

• Email Clinical Evaluation to: NurseResident@uch.edu. Please include only the applicant's name in the Subject line. If you are attaching documents, please include the applicant's name on each page of the document.
• Fax Clinical Evaluation to: (720) 848 - 6802.  Please include the applicants name on each page.
• Mail Clinical Evaluation to: Human Resources - Nurse Residency Application
                               Leprino Building Suite 600
                               Mail Stop A028
                               12401 E. 17th Avenue
                               Aurora, CO 80045

• Due to the number of applications, HR is unable to confirm receipt of your application.
• All parts of your application must be submitted together. If you click apply and your application is incomplete, you will not be further considered. 
• Ensure that all parts of your application have been submitted successfully and in the correct format (i.e. Adobe PDF; Microsoft Word).  If we are unable to open your document, you will not be further considered.
• Please put your name on each page of your application including e-mail attachments and faxes.
• It is highly discouraged for applicants to approach hiring managers directly in regards to Residency openings. All applications must go through Human Resources.
• Please only list your top 2 specialties on the supplemental application.
• Allow yourself ample time to apply.    

Only after the deadline, applications will be reviewed. A Recruiter will contact selected applicants by email to schedule an interview. Applicants will not be contacted for an interview until after the application closing deadline. The tentative dates for applicants to be contacted for interviews will be early June.    

In-person interviews for the July 2013 program will be held in late May 2013.

All candidates selected for an interview are required to interview in-person with the selection team at their own expense.  

All candidates who apply will be notified by email once the positions have been filled.  

For additional questions, please read through the FAQs.  

Offers are contingent and are not considered official until the following items are received:  

• Final, "official" transcripts from your school with BSN graduation date
• Current American Heart Association BLS card
• Passing a post-offer, pre-employment health screen and completion of Hospital background check  
• Successful completion of the NCLEX exam. Candidates for the July 2013 program are highly encouraged to take the NCLEX prior to June 28, 2013
• Colorado RN Licensure or a RN licensure from a participating state in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Colorado (or compact state) RN licensure must be verified by July 22, 2013.

Candidates are encouraged to apply for a Colorado licensure when they apply to take the NCLEX. Endorsements from outside Colorado are not recommended due to the length of time they take to complete.  

Colorado State Board of Nursing: http://www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/  or (303) 894-2430   

Out of state RN licensure must be from a participating state and follow NLC policies and procedures. https://www.ncsbn.org/nlc.htm   

For additional questions on RN licensure, endorsements and/or NCLEX, please contact that state’s Board of Nursing.