2027 Winter Nurse Resident Program
About The Position
Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), is hiring for its 2027 Winter Emergency Services Nurse Residency Program, starting January 25, 2027. The year-long program is designed for new graduate nurses and nurses transitioning into Emergency Services, with less than one year of nursing experience. It provides education, clinical experience, mentorship, and support to help participants transition into professional nursing practice. The program includes five months of in-person clinical education, including emergency department clinical orientation, classroom learning, and practical application through simulation. Residents also receive hands-on clinical experience with a dedicated unit-based preceptor, evidence-based learning and skills development, and ongoing professional guidance. After the initial classroom phase, monthly professional development sessions address clinical judgment, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making, professional growth and resilience, and peer support. The position requires availability to work 36 hours per week on the night shift, consisting of three 12-hour shifts, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Candidates must attend all required classroom sessions and residency activities. The stated base hourly pay range is $36.00–$90.14; actual compensation may vary based on factors including seniority, education, training, experience, certifications, work location, responsibilities, and applicable additional pay practices. BILH requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a board-approved nursing program.
- Eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Availability to work 36 hours per week on the night shift, consisting of three 12-hour shifts with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.
- Ability to attend all required classroom sessions and residency program activities.
- Designed for new graduate nurses and nurses transitioning into Emergency Services; participants have less than one year of nursing experience.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Participate in five months of in-person emergency services clinical education, including emergency department orientation, classroom learning, and simulation.
- Complete hands-on clinical work with a dedicated unit-based preceptor.
- Participate in evidence-based learning and skills development.
- Attend ongoing mentorship and professional guidance activities.
- Attend monthly professional development sessions after the initial classroom phase.
- Work three 12-hour night shifts per week, including every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.
- Attend all required classroom sessions and residency program activities.
- Obtain ACLS and PALS certification within one year of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
