New Grad RN – Cardiac ICU Residency & Growth Path

UNC Health Careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition loan forgiveness

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, NC offers a 12-month Nurse Residency Program for new graduates entering the Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit (7HV). This program provides specialty-oriented orientation, mentorship, ongoing education, and structured milestones to build clinical competence and confidence in cardiovascular nursing.

Join a 24-bed unit that cares for adults and geriatrics with heart conditions, receive guidance from preceptors and leaders, and grow toward independent practice

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Current NC RN license or eligibility to obtain licensure before providing clinical care.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Education - Identify learning needs and attend education programs; assess readiness of patient/family for learning.
• Evaluation of Care - Identify expected outcomes; participate in interdisciplinary discussion to evaluate care.
• Implementation - Care for patients with complex problems; perform bedside testing; follow standards and procedures; prioritize care.
• Leadership - Develop professional growth goals; promote collaboration and cost-effective care; provide feedback to coworkers.
• Patient Assessment - Recognize data from complex situations; plan and communicate discharge needs and family education.
• Planning - Collaborate with patient/family to update care plans; utilize multidisciplinary resources; address cultural/ethnic issues.
• Research - Read journals and bring ideas to the team for applicability.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

Job description

UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, NC offers a 12-month Nurse Residency Program for new graduates entering the Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit (7HV). This program provides specialty-oriented orientation, mentorship, ongoing education, and structured milestones to build clinical competence and confidence in cardiovascular nursing.

Join a 24-bed unit that cares for adults and geriatrics with heart conditions, receive guidance from preceptors and leaders, and grow toward independent practice