The Future of Healthcare
Application and Interview Process
Apply Online:
- Apply using the general application. You do not need to apply to a specific track at this time.
- Your application will be reviewed within 72 hours.
Schedule Interview:
- Interviews will take place roughly two weeks after the application period closes.
- Interviews are on-site and in-person at JPS during an interview fair.
- You'll have the opportunity to interview with your top two specialty areas of choice.
Nurse Residency Cohorts 2026
Note: All dates and timelines are subject to change. Updates will be made here as soon as possible.
| Spring Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Internal January 1 – January 22 External January 15 – January 22 |
| Interviews | Week of February 9, 2026 |
| Start | July/August 2026 |
| Summer Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Internal May 1 – May 22 External May 15 – May 22 |
| Open House | May |
| Interviews | Week of June 15, 2026 |
| Start | October 2026 |
| Winter Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Internal August 17 – September 8 External September 1 – September 8 |
| Open House | September |
| Interviews | Week of October 12, 2026 |
| Start | February/March 2027 |
FAQs
- Internal January 1, 2026 – January 22, 2026
External January 15, 2026 – January 22, 2026 - Internal May 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026
External May 15, 2026 – May 22, 2026 - Internal August 17, 2026 – September 8, 2026
External September 1, 2026 – September 8, 2026
You must submit an application during the open application acceptance time frame.
Go to the JPS intranet, Human Resources, Internal Career Opportunities and then search for the JPS Nurse Residency position. This position will only be listed during the open application time frame.
The JPS Nurse Residency Program accepts nurse graduate students in areas including: Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency Services, Women’s Services, Perioperative Services & Behavioral Health.
The JPS Nurse Residency Program is a 12-month program planned to support graduate nurses transitioning into their first professional nursing role.
Your application will be reviewed to ensure that the basic qualifications are met. If you meet the qualifications, you will receive the “Candidate Interest Form” via email. After completing the form, you will receive information regarding the onsite interviews.
If you are not selected to move forward, you will be notified. We will keep your information on file for 90 days, should our needs change.
You can email your questions to NurseResidency@jpshealth.org.
When you submit your application, it will ask you to include a resume and a cover letter.
Most Nurse Residents work the night shifts during the 12-month program. Schedules vary and largely depend on the needs of the unit/division.