RN New Grad Critical Care Residency ER Geneva General Hospital, August 2027

Finger Lakes Health • Geneva, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care New Graduate RN Residency Program – Emergency Department at Geneva General Hospital is designed to help newly licensed Registered Nurses transition from nursing school into professional practice. Residents work alongside experienced Emergency Department nurses and providers while developing the clinical skills needed to care for patients with a wide variety of medical, surgical, and emergent conditions.

The program provides comprehensive orientation, structured clinical training, mentorship, and hands-on experience caring for patients across the lifespan. Residents develop emergency assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills; gain exposure to medical and traumatic emergencies; and train in emergency interventions, patient stabilization, and clinical decision-making. Ongoing support is provided throughout the transition to independent practice in a collaborative environment focused on learning, teamwork, and patient safety. The program starts in August 2027 at Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, New York. Eligible new graduates may qualify for the RN New Graduate Incentive Program, subject to program eligibility and applicable employment commitments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon employment or start of clinical practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Newly licensed RNs and recent nursing graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for emergency and critical care nursing.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Motivation to develop strong assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Previous Emergency Department experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive orientation and structured clinical training.
• Provide care to patients across the lifespan under the guidance of experienced Emergency Department nurses and preceptors.
• Develop emergency assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Train in emergency interventions, patient stabilization, and clinical decision-making.
• Strengthen rapid assessment and response skills.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, providers, and other healthcare team members while maintaining a focus on teamwork and patient safety.
• Transition toward independent professional practice with ongoing program support.

Benefits

• Eligible new graduates may qualify for financial incentives through the RN New Graduate Incentive Program, based on program eligibility and applicable employment commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level