New Graduate Nurse Residency - Vermont & New York Winter/Spring '26 Cohort

University of Vermont Health Network • Elizabethtown, NY

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About The Position

Attention all August - December Graduates! Apply today for positions in Vermont and Northeastern New York for cohorts starting in February/March 2026 (depending on unit & affiliate). Nurse Residency Programs across the health partners are designed to provide new nurses with the knowledge, skills, and critical behaviors needed to be successful starting their new career. Newly graduated nurses will engage with experienced nurses, nurse educators, and subject matter experts in a series of classes, hands on skills sessions, and precepted clinical experiences in order to be able to safely and confidently provide quality care to patients. Clinical preceptors will facilitate patient care experiences and provide direct supervision of care as you demonstrate skills and behaviors at the bedside. Applying to The University of Vermont Health Network is the first step in a career of lifelong learning as a registered nurse.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Must be available for cohorts starting in February/March 2026.
• Must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Vermont or New York.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience during nursing education.
• Interest in specific nursing units such as Emergency Department or ICU.

Responsibilities

• Engage with experienced nurses and nurse educators.
• Participate in classes and hands-on skills sessions.
• Complete precepted clinical experiences.
• Demonstrate skills and behaviors at the bedside under supervision.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonuses (unit dependent).
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees