Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad, ICU

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Medical Center is hiring new graduate registered nurses for its Nurse Residency Program. The program supports nurses transitioning from student to professional practice through a year-long cohort, a dedicated clinical preceptor, simulation experiences, specialty rotations, and ongoing mentorship from a nurse educator. The posting is for new graduate RNs completing their program by December 2026.

New graduate nurses deliver safe, evidence-based care with support from experienced preceptors, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient experiences, and use clinical technology and tools to support patient well-being. They participate in structured learning and hands-on practice while building confidence and competence through mentorship.

Wilson Medical Center is a 294-bed facility serving Wilson County and surrounding communities. New graduates may build clinical foundations across medical-surgical, telemetry, adult behavioral health, postpartum women’s services, emergency, operating room, and same-day surgery units. The center describes its culture as close-knit, supportive, and team-oriented, with approachable leadership and invested preceptors.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina RN license or eligibility to practice in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Diploma in Nursing, ADN, or higher from an accredited program.
• 0–6 months of RN experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP certification required within 6 months of hire, based on unit placement.
• Must be completing a new graduate nursing program by December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based patient care with support from experienced preceptors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to shape exceptional patient experiences.
• Use advanced technology and clinical tools to support patient well-being.
• Participate in structured learning, simulation experiences, and specialty rotations.
• Build confidence and competence through hands-on practice and mentorship.

Benefits

• $10,000 commitment-incentive bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting as low as $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance and certification support.
• Student loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
• Free gym memberships.
• Virtual care and mental health services.
• Employee discount programs.
• Ongoing education and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time employees.
• A year-long cohort with fellow new graduate nurses.
• Continuing education credits for the first licensure renewal.
• Dedicated clinical preceptor throughout orientation.
• Simulation experiences and specialty rotations.
• Ongoing mentorship from a nurse educator.

What This Job Offers

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