WINN Rural New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Employer Participants

Employers Can Participate With Minimal Cost to the Organization

The Workforce Innovation Nursing Network Program is 100 percent funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through an H1-B award totaling $2,500,000. The results of the program not only include a well-trained nurse resident but also builds a strong preceptor to support this resident and future employees. 

If you're serious about creating top-tier new graduate nurses in rural settings, the Workforce Innovation Nursing Network (WINN) Rural Residency Program is the game-changer you need. This program is built to fast-track your nurses' transition into practice while addressing the unique challenges of rural healthcare. Don't miss the chance to elevate your nursing team and set them up for long-term success!

Employer Participation Requirements

  • Registration with Department of Labor (DOL) as an Apprenticeship/Residency Employer
  • Signed Employment Acceptance Agreement with Department of Labor
  • Follow salary guidelines outlined in the Employment Acceptance Agreement
  • Recruit, hire, and enroll new graduate Registered Nurses into the program
  • Offer flexible schedule for the resident to complete education modules monthly
  • Participate in quarterly program status calls
  • Provide a staff registered nurse to serve as a preceptor for the resident for one year
  • Provide customary onboarding education for the resident as a new employee of the organization
  • Support DOL reporting requirements
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To get started or to inquire further, please contact the project lead directly: Tondeleyo@ColoradoNursingCenter.org

Our Employer Partners

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Each facility lists its job openings different. When searching for jobs for new graduate nurses consider using multiple keywords (i.e., new graduate nurse, nurse resident, clinical nurse resident, nurse, etc.).

If you have questions about any of the job postings, please contact the facility directly.

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