RN Residency | February 2027 Cohort
Logan Health · Kalispell · $41.78/hr (stated in the posting)
Nursing Just Got More Rewarding at Logan Health


Inpatient RN wages start at $41.78/hour, with higher starting rates based on experience. This puts Logan Health among the most competitive employers in Montana for RN compensation, with enhanced total rewards including improved differentials, certification pay, call pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.


Join a nursing community focused on clinical excellence, with DNV standards and a newly launched journey toward Magnet recognition.


Grow your career, strengthen your practice, and have a voice through professional development, RN fellowships, career advancement, and shared governance. With Planetree Person-Centered Care, patients, families and caregivers remain at the heart of what we do.




Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.
Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.


New Graduate RN Residency Program - Turning Degrees Into Careers!
Logan Health's New Graduate RN Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program with Distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
Please visit the New Graduate RN Residency Program webpage to learn more about the application, interview process, and Residency Program.
When completing your online application, please attach a complete resume that includes:
- All work experience (healthcare and non-healthcare)
- Any military service
- Any volunteer experience within the past two (2) years
- Education and clinical rotations, as applicable
⚠️ Incomplete resumes may impact eligibility or progression in the selection process. Please DO NOT submit a cover letter. ⚠️
Logan Health takes great pride in offering employees a comprehensive benefits package that promotes wellness and work-life balance. Learn more at Benefits - Logan Health
Qualifications
- Current Montana RN License or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required at the start of the program or prior to direct patient care.
- BSN degree preferred.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and completed at least 250 clinical hours during their education.
- Must have graduated from an accredited nursing school within one (1) year of the Nurse Residency start date, or nurses returning to the profession must have completed a refresher course prior to acceptance.
- Current BLS certification within 7 days of hire.
- Must complete all steps in the Nurse Residency Program application process.
- Additional potential requirements for assignment to specialty areas:
- Prior working experience in the specialty area preferred; or
- Completion of an externship with 90+ hours in the specialty area. The externship must be above and beyond standard clinical requirements.
- Additional certification requirements vary by specialty and must be successfully obtained within designated timeframes after hire. Examples include, but are not limited to, ACLS, PALS, and ENPC.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, critical thinking abilities, and the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Possess and maintain computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn additional software systems as needed.
Job Specific Duties
- Demonstrates commitment to professionalism, civility, teamwork, and exceptional customer service in all interactions.
- Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures related to patient care, safety, and assigned job responsibilities.
- Complies with all regulatory requirements and Logan Health standards applicable to nursing practice.
- Operates and maintains equipment according to departmental standards.
- Maintains nursing standards of care and executes appropriate provider orders while respecting patient diversity, privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
- Performs comprehensive patient assessments upon admission and at intervals appropriate to patient condition and provider orders.
- Administers medications, treatments, provider-directed care, and intravenous therapy in accordance with Logan Health policies and procedures.
- Reassesses patients, identifies changes in condition, laboratory values, and vital signs, and implements interventions as appropriate.
- Evaluates patient responses to treatments and therapies and adjusts care accordingly within scope and policy.
- Communicates significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider in a timely manner.
- Accurately documents clinical findings and required regulatory information in the medical record.
- Completes and maintains competency in all required annual educational and unit-specific competency requirements.
- Demonstrates knowledge of staffing standards and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
- Maintains understanding of and compliance with all Nurse Residency Program requirements.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties within this job classification. Specific responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs. Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.