RN New Grad Critical Care Residency ER February 2027

Finger Lakes Health • City of Geneva, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This Critical Care New Graduate RN Residency Program – Emergency Department is designed to provide newly licensed nurses with the education, clinical experience, mentorship, and support needed to confidently transition from nursing school into professional practice. You’ll work alongside experienced Emergency Department nurses and providers while developing the skills necessary to care for patients with a wide variety of medical, surgical, and emergent conditions. The program offers comprehensive orientation, structured clinical training, and ongoing support throughout the transition to independent practice in a collaborative environment focused on learning, teamwork, and patient safety.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon employment/start of clinical practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Newly licensed RNs and recent nursing graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Motivation to develop strong assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about emergency and critical care nursing.
• Eager to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, clinical experience, mentorship, and support to newly licensed nurses.
• Develop skills necessary to care for patients with a wide variety of medical, surgical, and emergent conditions.
• Work alongside experienced Emergency Department nurses and providers.
• Gain hands-on experience caring for patients across the lifespan.
• Develop emergency assessment and prioritization skills.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Receive training in emergency interventions, patient stabilization, and critical thinking.
• Develop skills in rapid assessment and clinical decision-making.
• Provide ongoing support throughout the transition to independent practice.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on learning, teamwork, and patient safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation
• Structured clinical training
• Support from experienced Emergency Department nurses and preceptors
• Hands-on experience
• Ongoing support
• RN New Graduate Incentive Program (financial incentives available based on eligibility and employment commitments)

What This Job Offers

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