RN New Grad Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about the Sharp HealthCare New Grad RN Program

• When does Sharp HealthCare hire new grad RNs?
• What is the New Grad RN process timeline?
• What documents do I need to submit?
• To whom do I address the letters of recommendation and cover letters? 
• Can I apply for a New Grad position before I get my RN license?
• Can I email my New Grad packet? How about fax?
• Will my New Grad portfolio be considered if it is incomplete?
• Do I need to resubmit my documents if I have already submitted them in the past 12 months?
• What units hire new grads?
• Can I apply for other RN positions such as clinical nurse openings?
• If I am interested in more than one Sharp facility, do I need to submit multiple applications?
• I'm a current Sharp employee. Do I need to apply through the New Grad Program?
• How are candidates selected?
• When will I be contacted for an interview?
• Do you offer sponsorships for foreign-educated nurses?

When does Sharp HealthCare hire new grad RNs?
Sharp HealthCare hires graduate nurses when "Clinical Nurse — New Grad RN" positions are posted on our career site.

Positions will be posted on Feb. 23, 2010 for employment beginning June/July 2010.

What is the New Grad RN process timeline?

What documents do I need to submit?
All New Grad applicants must submit a New Grad portfolio. On Feb. 23, 2010 complete instructions will be on our career website. We cannot accept any New Grad applications or portfolios until this date.

The required documents are:

• Cover letter
• Online application
• Résumé
• Supplemental information form (available on the New Grads page on Feb. 23, 2010)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Please do not submit letters of recommendation at this time. Applicants selected to move forward will be contacted regarding letters of recommendation at a later date.

To whom do I address the letters of recommendation and cover letters? 
Please address the letters to "Nurse Recruiter" or "Nurse Manager" and you do not need to address to a specific individual.

Can I apply for a New Grad position before I get my RN license?
Yes, you can apply before you have your California RN license and before you have graduated.

Can I email my New Grad packet? How about fax?
Yes, documents may be submitted via email at students@sharp.com or via fax at 858-636-2005.

Will my New Grad portfolio be considered if it is incomplete?
No, it is the responsibility of the candidate to have all required documents to Sharp HealthCare Recruitment by March 16, 2010, 5 pm PST.

Do I need to resubmit my documents if I have already submitted them in the past 12 months?
You will not need to resubmit an online application or letters of recommendation. You will need to submit an updated résumé, cover letter, supplemental information form and final transcript.

What units hire new grads?
The supplemental information form (available on the career site Feb. 23, 2010) will list the available positions/units. Availability is based on facility needs.

Can I apply for other RN positions such as clinical nurse openings?
New graduate nurses must apply through the New Grad Program. You only qualify for those nursing jobs posted as "Clinical Nurse — New Grad RN" and should not apply for "Clinical Nurse" or other RN openings.

If I am interested in more than one Sharp facility, do I need to submit multiple applications?
No, you only need to submit one application and New Grad portfolio.

I'm a current Sharp employee. Do I need to apply through the New Grad Program?
Sharp employees must complete the New Grad application process in order to be considered for a new grad position with the exception of those that are currently employed by Sharp HealthCare as a nurse extern. Nurse externs should check with their hiring manager regarding the unit requirements.

How are candidates selected?
Portfolios will be reviewed and candidates' interests matched with available job openings.

When will I be contacted for an interview?
If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted beginning mid-April 2010.

Do you offer sponsorships for foreign-educated nurses?
Sharp HealthCare is unable to sponsor at this time.