Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program - (Emergency Department)

CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ

1d•$44 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

REGISTERED NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM August 2026 Emergency Department The RN Residency Program is designed for the soon-to-be or newly licensed or an RN with less than one year of experience. Our mission is to prepare RNs to successfully transition to practice by strengthening clinical skills and establishing a shared knowledge base that bridges the classroom academic experience with the hands-on clinical hospital experience. This role administers culturally sensitive nursing care to assigned patients that is in accordance with ANA standards, the NJ Practice Act, Joint Commission, professional standards and established hospital and Nursing Department policy and procedures in accordance with evidence based nursing practice. Utilizes the Nursing Process in providing patient centered care. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care through the analysis of nurse sensitive indicators and patient outcomes. Orientation will include satisfactory completion of CPR Certification, IV Course, and Departmental Orientation. Orientation and annual renewals will include satisfactory completion of non-violent crisis intervention. CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a RN Resident in the Emergency Department. The RN Residency Program at CentraState is designed to provide a structured transition into practice for newly licensed Registered Nurses at CentraState Healthcare System. The program includes preceptorship, progressive clinical experience, didactic, and simulation experience. This twelve-month orientation offers great flexibility in meeting your individual needs. It is a time for continued learning, as well as an opportunity to develop the confidence and comfort to work independently in the hospital setting.

Requirements

Must be a soon-to-be or newly licensed RN or have less than one year of working RN experience.
Must have a BSN or ASN degree, passed the NCLEX and have a NJ RN license before the employment start date.
Must have BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Leadership
Critical Thinking
Professional Development
Structured didactic content and curriculum
Simulated lab experiences led by committed staff
Informal mentoring and coaching
Dedicated clinical preceptors who guide learning to ensure you progress at your own pace and acquire skills necessary to establish clinical competency and independent practice
Be hired as a full-time, benefit eligible employee
Competitive starting pay and total rewards package
Balance between classroom learning and on-the-floor exposure
Be paired with a trained and experienced preceptor on your unit
Given a gradual increase in responsibility over time
Will receive off-unit experience with the Wound Care Team and Respiratory Therapy Department.
Build on your clinical, technical, and critical thinking skills
Learn effective delegation and organizational skills
Constant engagement with assigned nurse educator, nurse manager and preceptor to ensure clinical skill & critical thinking development

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / Onsite Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
Magnet recognized healthcare facility