RN - New Grad Residency Program (Dec 2026 Grads) - Bloomington/Normal

Carle Health•Normal, IL

About The Position

Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Eureka Hospital offer a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program to help newly graduated Registered Nurses transition from student to professional nursing practice. The program includes facilitated learning sessions, group discussions, reflective self-care sessions, and education on best practices, evidence-based care guidelines, and proactive nursing strategies. New nurses receive comprehensive orientation, beginning with classroom instruction and followed by unit-based orientation with a unit preceptor. Residency activities include additional classroom learning, simulation, virtual reality, and skill sessions led by experienced RNs and Clinical Development Specialists. Topics support professional development and are tailored to each group. The program also includes participation in a unit shared governance meeting and observational experiences, with the aim of building professional relationships and providing specialized support. Available tracks may include Acute Care (Surgical Ortho, Medical Oncology Specialty, Acute Rehab, PCU, or CVCU), Behavioral Health/Chemical Dependency, Emergency Department, Intensive Care, or Eureka Med/Surg. Track availability depends on unit needs. After application, a recruiter will contact the applicant to discuss the best fit for department interviews.

Requirements

College diploma in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Perform the responsibilities and duties required by the assigned unit and within the scope of service.
Apply procedures and theories relevant to the area of practice.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of nursing care to support information integration across the healthcare team.
Complete initial patient admission assessments and develop plans of care in accordance with unit standards and patient and family needs.
Implement plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures, and modify plans based on ongoing evaluation.
Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents, and report adverse events to support quality and safety.
Communicate directly and privately when needed to resolve issues.
Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them; ask questions and receive constructive feedback based on performance and behavior.
Fulfill departmental competency requirements and complete mandatory training and competency modules.
Work with a nurse preceptor to perform duties required by the unit and its patient population.
Collect and document nursing-care data accurately and promptly.