New Grad RN applicants have rated the interview process at Providence with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 77% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for New Grad RN roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 31 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Providence overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Providence as a New Grad RN according to 31 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 36%
Skills test: 17%
Phone interview: 14%
Background check: 12%
Drug test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
One on one interview: 5%
Other: 2%
Personality test: 2%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. I interviewed at Providence (San Francisco, CA) in Aug 2020
Interview
I had the opportunity to take the On-Demand interview for New Grad ICU position at St Joseph’s Petaluma facility. The questions were very straightforward. 5 questions and multiple opportunities to re-record my answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why St Joseph? how i find out of the position? and why ICU interests me?
Phone screening was done first, then selected to proceed to self-schedule an interview. The interview was via Microsoft Teams and it was with the hiring manager and educator. They were very friendly. It lasted for about 30-45 minutes.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Providence (Apple Valley, CA) in Jan 2026
Interview
The interview process was simple you get asked about a case study where they view how you grasp the immediate information and 6 other questions on why that program, delegation, priority, patient safety.
short, 30mins. asked basic questions, no clinical scenarios. process took a total of three weeks from applying to getting a response. mainly behavioral questions, nothing specific about pharm, patho, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
time you experienced conflict with another team member?