Medical-Surgical Nurse Explorer Program - New Graduate RN Residency Track

University of RochesterCity of Rochester, NY
$39 - $53Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical Explorer Program is a 13-week rotational residency designed for new graduate Registered Nurses seeking a supportive, dynamic start to their nursing career. Nurses are centrally hired into the program and rotate through three inpatient med-surg units, allowing for hands-on experience, reflection, and exploration before selecting a permanent home unit. This program is for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, nurses continue to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. They contribute to unit activities, support the enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level, and support peers in the delivery of patient care services.

Requirements

  • New graduate Registered Nurses
  • Less than one year of experience

Nice To Haves

  • Optional Flex Team shadow experience for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience.
  • Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care.
  • Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
  • Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.

Benefits

  • Structured mentorship and weekly check-ins
  • Collaborative matching process between nurses and unit leadership
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