Clinical Nurse, Resident -Spring 2026 - 3W Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care

WakeMed • Cary, NC

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About The Position

This new grad Resident cohort primarily targets December 2025 new grads as well as new grads who have previously graduated but will not have one or more years of RN experience by February 2026. WakeMed's nurse residency is a one-year program that offers clinical and educational activities to facilitate professional and personal growth for the new nurse graduate. This educationally rich and emotionally supportive environment provides a positive transition to nursing practice and is a program that has maintained a retention rate of greater than 90%! Our residency is a wonderful way to begin your career and develop lifelong relationships as well as mentor within the WakeMed family. The Clinical Nurse, Resident is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education. The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services. The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care model.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license required.
• Diploma in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• No prior nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families.
• Implement a plan of care based on the patient's developmental and health care needs.
• Assess the patient's physical, psychological, and socioeconomic status.
• Support the mission, values, and management of patient care services.
• Incorporate ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Adhere to the North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act.
• Support WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model.
• Facilitate patient and family-centered care.

Benefits

• Magnet designated health system.
• Named the top hospital to work for in NC.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of the best employers for Diversity.
• Relocation incentive available for out-of-state hires.
• Competitive Benefits Package.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Onsite Parking.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Career Ladder - RN I - IV, depending on education and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree