Graduate Nurse ICU Residency with $5k Sign-On

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Bristol Health is seeking a Graduate Nurse for a structured Nurse Residency program at Bristol Hospital. You will gain hands-on experience in coordinating nursing care for a defined patient group, with a 1:1 preceptor for 12 weeks and ongoing seminars for 12 months.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and gradual autonomy as you complete NCLEX readiness and clinical competencies. A BSN is preferred, and a sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Certification from a professional nursing body preferred
• BSN preferred; Associates Degree enrolled in a Bachelor's program

Responsibilities

• The Graduate Nurse is responsible for learning and practicing the delivery of coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of patients that includes nursing assessment, planning implementation, evaluation, and transition of care.
• The Graduate Nurse will supervise tasks of unlicensed personnel and coordinate patient care.
• The Graduate Nurse will learn telemetry to care for specific patient populations.
• The Graduate Nurse will have a 1:1 preceptor for the first twelve weeks along with monthly seminars for 12 months applying nursing science to a diverse population.
• The Graduate Nurse will participate with other nurses on shared governance committees to support the nursing structure of Bristol Hospital.
• The Graduate Nurse is responsible for carrying out routine nursing care tasks and using professional judgment and professional behavior in caring for our patient population.
• The Graduate Nurse will be empowered to grow and learn in their Nurse Residency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Education

2 year degree

BSN preferred

Enrolled in Bachelor's program

Job description

Bristol Health is seeking a Graduate Nurse for a structured Nurse Residency program at Bristol Hospital. You will gain hands-on experience in coordinating nursing care for a defined patient group, with a 1:1 preceptor for 12 weeks and ongoing seminars for 12 months.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and gradual autonomy as you complete NCLEX readiness and clinical competencies. A BSN is preferred, and a sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available.