2027 Summer New Graduate Nurse Residency (May Grads)

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VHC Health’s Nurse Residency Program has earned PTAP Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest level of recognition awarded through the ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP). VHC Health is proud to be the first hospital in Northern Virginia to achieve this accreditation, building on our distinction as the first PTAP-accredited nurse residency program in Northern Virginia when we initially earned accreditation four years ago. This national recognition reflects VHC Health’s commitment to providing new graduate nurses with a strong transition-to-practice experience, meaningful professional development and the support they need to build confidence and grow their nursing careers.
Our New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is designed to give you the support, education and hands-on experience you need to confidently transition from nursing school into professional practice. Through a structured preceptorship on your home unit and monthly cohort sessions, you’ll develop clinical reasoning, decision-making, leadership and evidence-based practice skills while learning alongside other new graduate nurses. Experienced preceptors, nursing leaders, Staff Development Specialists and Advanced Practice Nurses will support you throughout the approximately one-year, paid residency program and beyond. With two residency entries each year, VHC Health provides a supportive, collaborative environment where new nurses can build their skills, grow their confidence and begin a rewarding nursing career.
About Us: Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Requirements

• Associate's in Nursing Required or, Bachelor's in Nursing Required
• New Graduate: under one year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU/CVSD, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8B, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Supplemental Pool Telemetry Nurses, GI Unit, and PACUPALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, EDNRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and DeliveryDe-escalation training: BHU, ED

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients.
• Supervision of assigned personnel.
• Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.
• Retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion.
• Express or exchange ideas through the spoken word.
• Perform components of Basic Life Support if applicable.

Benefits

• Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
• Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
• Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
• Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
• Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
• VHC Retirement Program
• Workforce Enhancement Program
• Work/Life Discounts Program
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match

What This Job Offers

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