New Grad RN Residency Program
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UNC Health Nash in Rocky Mount is committed to providing the finest medical care for our region. This requires the latest technologies and treatments administered by highly-skilled medical professionals.
That's why we’re constantly seeking newly graduated nurses with a desire to excel in their chosen specialties. If that includes you, we offer a learning program that will definitely put your career on the fast track.
***Currently Offering***:
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Additional benefits outlined below
Residency Pathway Options
Based on your area of hire, you'll be placed in one of these pathways:
- Critical Care
- Emergency Services
- Medical/Surgical
- Psychiatric Services
- Rehabilitation Services
- Surgical Services
- Women’s Services
- Float Pool
What to Expect
Our year-long program is designed to provide new graduates with the opportunity to be the best they can be in their field.
Orientation lasts from eight to sixteen weeks, depending on your specialization. As part of a cohort, you’ll spend time in your home department and associated departments, as well as simulations and interactive learning activities.
The first week of orientation includes hospital, nursing and unit orientation; EPIC training; assessment of critical thinking skills to tailor your orientation to your specific needs; hospital scavenger hunt competition; and a kick-off lunch.
You’ll have access to year-long professional development classes based on evidence-based practice and feedback from previous new grads.
At the end of residency, residents will present an evidence-based project supporting a change in practice or delivery of care. Following the presentation, local colleges and universities will be present to encourage the academic growth of our staff.
Hours & Requirements
Expect to work full-time hours (36 per week) at a base hourly rate plus shift differentials, as applicable.
Transition from Student to Professional Nurse
During your residency you’ll learn how to:
- Utilize critical thinking skills
- Minimize legal risks
- Exhibit professionalism
- Thrive in your nursing position
- Simulation lab and personnel-dedicated, state of the art manikin
After you complete the residency orientation, you’ll begin work as a nurse in your home department. You will continue to work with your residency coordinator, nurse manager, and preceptor to develop your technical and professional skills.
Apply for a New Grad RN Residency Position
A great opportunity awaits you! Would you like to work for the area's leading healthcare provider, where your contributions have real value? Then consider joining our team at UNC Health Nash, and put your career in high gear.
Apply for a clinical nurse I position at UNC Nash that says “New Graduate” in the title.
We’ll contact you about your application.
For those who commit, we offer:
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Welcome gifts
- NCLEX review course for those nurses who have not yet taken the exam
- Dedicated clinical educator to support during first year and beyond
- Area BSN and MSN scholarship and tuition reimbursement opportunities, and school opportunities to meet nurse residents
