RN New Graduate Resident Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking New Graduate Nurses for a 12-month residency program designed to guide them into professional nursing practice. This position allows nurses to advance their skills through mentorship, specialized training, and educational opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a BSN from an accredited school and less than six months of nursing experience. Relocation to Abu Dhabi is required. Attractive benefits include a tax-free salary and private health insurance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Relocation expenses

Private health insurance

Access to gym

Continuing Education access

Qualifications

• New graduates with less than six months of nursing experience.
• Trained in the United States.
• Willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month nurse residency program.
• Engage in a 1:1 preceptorship opportunity.
• Attend continuing education sessions.

Skills

Nursing skills

Ability to work in clinical settings

Memory and retention for training

Education

BSN from an accredited school

Job description

Job Title

RN New Graduate Resident – Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Location & Facility

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

This position requires relocation to Abu Dhabi and is available to New Graduate Nurses trained in the United States. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s New Graduate Nurse Residency is a 12‑month program designed for new graduate nurses with less than six months of nursing practice experience. The program prepares them for successful growth into professional nursing practice. The innovative structure of the program allows for a smooth transition to the clinical setting through a robust general orientation program which includes 16 weeks of a 1:1 preceptorship opportunity, voluntary and informal mentorship, simulation experiences, and professional development courses and sessions.

Eligibility

December 2024 and May 2025 new graduates with a BSN from an accredited school of nursing program and who have less than six months of professional nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Residency Details

The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program offers the opportunity for the nurse resident to specialize in their area of interest, including medical/surgical, heart‑vascular and thoracic, neurology, or oncology specialties through a specialized competency and simulation‑based program. During the 12‑month program, graduate nurses will gain the knowledge and skills required to independently care for patients safely and confidently. A supportive team of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi preceptors, nurse educators and leadership will guide graduates through an individualized learning plan and continued follow‑up on identified learning needs. New graduate nurses will also benefit from continuing education through monthly Nurse Residency sessions offered by the Nursing Education department on topics ranging from clinical to leadership skills, including analyzing and interpreting ECGs, recognizing and managing deteriorating patients, wellbeing and resilience.

Benefits

• Tax‑free salary
• Relocation expenses (nursing license, visa, flight, etc.)
• Private health insurance
• Wellness program that includes access to a fully equipped gym
• Free access to Continuing Education units required for license renewals through online platforms and instructor‑led courses and sessions within Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

*Benefits offered with full‑time nursing positions only.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in a tobacco‑free and drug‑free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90‑day new‑hire period. Candidates impacted by the Smoking Policy may reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment transfers and promotions are made on the basis of the best‑qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry status, disability status, or veteran status. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.