New Grad Nurse Residency: 4A Surgical (Paid, PTAP-Accredited)

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid residency program

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA offers a Summer 2027 New Graduate Nurse Residency, a paid year-long program designed to transition new graduates into professional practice on the 4A Surgical unit, with structured preceptorship and cohort sessions.

The program emphasizes clinical reasoning, leadership, evidence-based practice and ongoing development, supported by experienced preceptors and nursing leaders; VHC Health holds ANCC PTAP Accreditation and Magnet designation.

Qualifications

• Associate's in Nursing or Bachelor's in Nursing required.
• New Graduate: One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting.
• Licensed RN by Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS/PALS certifications are noted as existing cards may meet BLS requirements per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect total nursing care for assigned patients.
• Supervise assigned personnel and follow hospital policies.
• Possess interpretive and communicative skills for written, auditory or visual communication.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Decision-making

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

VHC Health in Arlington, VA offers a Summer 2027 New Graduate Nurse Residency, a paid year-long program designed to transition new graduates into professional practice on the 4A Surgical unit, with structured preceptorship and cohort sessions.

The program emphasizes clinical reasoning, leadership, evidence-based practice and ongoing development, supported by experienced preceptors and nursing leaders; VHC Health holds ANCC PTAP Accreditation and Magnet designation.