Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Well-being initiative

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health in Hartford, CT is seeking graduates and nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience to join a 12-month Nurse Residency Program. The program is designed to transition from student to professional RN with structured orientation, preceptor support, and seminars.

Participants complete an Evidence‑Based Practice project, engage in monthly seminars, and may be placed across Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center or Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, with night shift

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Less than 12 months of RN clinical experience at the time of hire.
• Connecticut RN license is not required to apply; must obtain CT license before start date.
• Resume required and relevant clinical experiences encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Transition from graduate nurse to professional RN through a structured 12‑month program.
• Provide safe, evidence‑based, people‑centered patient care.
• Attend monthly residency seminars and complete required program activities.
• Learn from experienced preceptors, educators, and nurse leaders.
• Complete an Evidence‑Based Practice project and related professional development.

Skills

RN licensure (US)

Clinical nursing

Education & preceptorship

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher

Tools

Vizient/AACN framework

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:

Position Purpose

The Trinity HealthOfNew England Nurse Residency Program is a 12-month transition-to-practice program for newly licensed Registered Nurses and RNs with less than 12 months of clinical experience. Using the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program framework, the program supports the development of clinical judgment, confidence, leadership, and evidence-based nursingpractice. Participation in the Nurse Residency Program is mandatory for all eligible nurses and is a condition of employment.

Nurse Residents attend monthly seminars while completing a specialty-based clinical orientation with support from experienced preceptors and educators.

What You Will Do

• Transition from graduate nurse to professional RN through a structured 12-month Nurse Residency Program.
• Provide safe, evidence-based, people-centered patient care.
• Participatein monthly residency seminars and complete required program activities.
• Learn alongside experienced preceptors, educators, and nurse leaders.
• Complete an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with anAssociate's Degree in Nursingor higher.
• Less than 12 months of RN clinical experience at the time ofhire.
• Connecticut RN licensure is notrequiredto apply; however, candidates must obtain an active Connecticut RN license prior to employment start date.
• Resume required. Candidates are encouraged to highlight clinical rotations, senior practicum, capstone, internship, nurse extern experiences, and relevant healthcare employment, as these experiences may be considered when evaluating department and specialty opportunities.

More Information

Learn more about the Trinity HealthOfNew England Nurse Residency Program:

https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/clinical-education-and-research/nurse-residency-programs

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-Time employmentrequired.
• 12-month paid Nurse Residency Programutilizingthe Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program framework.
• Monthly residency seminars are conducted during paid work hours.
• Structured specialty orientation with preceptor and educator support.
• Completion of an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project and program requirements, including attendance and surveys.
• Opportunities available across Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Centerand Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital based on organizational needs and specialty availability.
• Most available opportunities are on the NIGHT SHIFT; day shift opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis based on department needs and availability.

Compensation

Hourly Position

• Base pay isdeterminedthrough the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center's RN Step Program.
• Current hiring range: $36.15 - $59.95 per hour; $36.15 for New Grads.
• Applicable differentials may be available based on position, shift, and department.

Please note:

• Pay is based on working RN experience only. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
• Previoushealthcare experience may support onboarding and orientation planning, but is not considered whendeterminingRN Step Program placement.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage, Day 1
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match, Day 1
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays, Day 1
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Important Application Information

• Available New Graduate Nurse placements are limited.
• Not all posted Staff RN vacancies are available to New Graduate Nurse candidates.
• All candidates must apply through the Graduate Nurse Residency posting for consideration.
• Qualified applicants willparticipatein a recruitment screening call to review eligibility, specialty interests, program expectations, and available opportunities.
• During the recruitment process, candidates will discuss department, specialty, and location preferences with a recruiter.
• Department, specialty, and shift opportunities are based on organizational needs, hiring leader selection, candidate qualifications, and position availability.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity HealthOfNew England and Trinity Health, it is one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a 617-bed hospital, and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.