New Graduate RN Residency, Cardiac/ Medical IMCU, Nights (March 2027)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

2d•$38 - $75

About The Position

The New Graduate RN Residency is a transition-to-practice program for newly licensed nurses joining Boston Medical Center. The program incorporates the Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies and provides structured education, hands-on clinical experience, preceptorship, and ongoing support. After four months of training, residents assume a position on a Step Down unit. The role is intended for nurses who graduated from nursing school within the 12 months before their hire date. The registered nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, intervenes, evaluates, and coordinates care for patients and families across the health care continuum. The nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient-care outcomes, following the nursing department's model of care and established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice. The position reports to the Unit Nurse Director. The Medical Cardiac IMCU provides care for complex cardiac, medical, pulmonary, and renal patients, including patients with congestive heart failure and intensive fluid-management needs. The fast-paced unit receives admissions from the Emergency Department and procedural areas and has frequent transfers to and from the ICU and medical-surgical floors. Residents develop assessment, prioritization, communication, and early-intervention skills while caring for patients with changing acuity and complex therapies.

Requirements

Must have graduated from nursing school within the 12 months before the date of hire.
Active BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers is required.
Flu vaccination is required before the start date.
Candidates must apply only to the Step Down New Grad program; candidates who also apply to experienced RN positions will not be considered.
A two-year commitment is stated for the units after investment in the new graduate RN.
New graduate nurses in non-critical-care BMC practice areas are expected to remain in their roles for at least one year after completing orientation.

Nice To Haves

Registration and current RN licensure in Massachusetts in good standing preferred before the start date.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, intervene in, and evaluate patient care.
Coordinate care for patients and their families across the health care continuum.
Deliver care according to established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards of practice, and the nursing department's model of care.
Manage and coordinate patient care while developing clinical judgment, prioritization, communication, delegation, time-management, and teamwork skills.
Recognize and respond to patient deterioration and changing clinical conditions.
Collaborate with experienced nurses and a multidisciplinary team, including cardiology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, nephrology, physicians, and advanced practice providers.