The right start to your RN career
Our Clinical Academy is a nationally accredited, evidence-based program that provides new graduate and new-to-specialty nurses with everything they need to excel in their careers. Whether you are a new graduate nurse or a nurse in transition, we can empower you to become a transformational leader through an integrated, consistent structure for mentoring, nurse onboarding and professional development.
Outdoor adventure at your doorstep
A dream location, Anchorage combines endless adventure and spectacular mountain vistas with the luxuries of metropolitan living. From the Cook Inlet to the Chugach Mountains, residents enjoy the parks, trails and beautiful glaciers that shape the area.
As the largest hospital and level II trauma center in the state, Providence Alaska Medical Center features provides comprehensive care to all Alaskans.
Individualized teaching
Our program surrounds new nurses with a robust support structure. We tailor what we’re doing to make sure you get all the support you need for your individual learning needs.
Mentor support
Educators, preceptors and mentors who find joy in helping new nurses will work alongside you to help you learn how to provide patient care safely.
Hands-on learning
One of the most useful parts of the program is the Simulation Lab, where common scenarios that nurses will face are practiced in an area set up just like a patient room.
Focus on your education with the peace of mind knowing your career is waiting for you.
Providence Alaska has an early application period, allowing pre-graduate and new nurses to apply and secure a job up to 6 months before they start. While application periods are approximate and may vary slightly year over year, we recommend checking our career site and applying for resident RN job postings about 5-6 months prior to our residency start dates. Reference the chart below to identify your target start month and corresponding approximate application period.
| Start date | Approximate application period |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | October 2025 |
| July 27, 2026 | December 2025-January 2026 |
| November 3, 2026 | April-May 2026 |
Specialty Tracks
- Behavioral Health
- Critical Care
- Emergency Department
- Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Obstetrics
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Perioperative
- Perinatal, Labor & Delivery, Mother/ Baby
- Pediatric/Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Progressive Care Unit
- Resource Pool
"I really hope that residents feel like this is their home. This is the place that they’re going to grow as a nurse, become part of our family."
- Dawn
"There are so many people who are helping you succeed, and making sure that you have all the tools you need to be the best nurse."
- Megan
"There are so many opportunities in a place like this. I could work here for the rest of my life and always do something new in nursing."
- Tyler
Enjoy best-in-class benefits that put you,
your family and your future first.
We know how hard our caregivers work and we want to support them in every way we can.
Some benefits that go beyond the norm include:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits that start on Day 1
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pet insurance