New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program

Job Description

ECU Health

ECU Health, located in eastern North Carolina (NC), is a comprehensive health system that is made up of 9 hospitals that serve 1.4 million people in 29 counties. ECU Health includes ECU Health Medical Center, community hospitals, physician practices and partners that collaborate with ECU Health to enhance the quality of life of our patients. 

This job posting is for all new graduate Registered Nurses (RN) who plan on graduating by the end of the Fall 2024 semester through early Fall 2025. Residency cohort start dates will fall between February 2025 and October 2025. Please fill out an application if you: 

1. Want to apply as an applicant to our New Graduate Nurse Residency Program 

Once you begin the application there will be several screening questions to answer. One of the questions will ask if you plan on attending our New Graduate Nurse Weekend Hiring Event. If attending the event, your interviews will be prescheduled and conducted at this event. 

Can't make it to the event but still interested? Simply fill out the application and select that you will not be in attendance, and one of our nurse recruiters will reach out to you shortly.

Opportunity Overview

Starting base pay rate at $32.00/hr; Up to $30K in Commitment Incentive 

The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program provides an extensive orientation to the roles and responsibilites associate with professional practice. This process is a 12 month clinical program. 

As a Nurse Resident, you will:  

-Be a part of a cohort of other new graduate nurses

-Work side by side with a dedicated clinical coach throughout your orientation

-Participate in simulation laboratory experiences 

-Be mentored by a nurse educator 

-Complete rotation with other key health care professionals in several units

-And, much more! 

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing (ADN) or higher is required. 
• 0 - 6 months experience is required.
• Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state Health Care Provider is required.
• American Heart Associate Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Other Information

As we grow, your opportunities do too! We invite you to explore the many careers that are available and welcome you to come grow with us - no matter which hospital in our system you choose. 

• Compensation package includes competitive base pay, shift and weekend differentials and bonus
• Relocation assistance available 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K with company match 
• Tuition reimbursement 

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.