New Graduate RN Residency — Mentorship & Hands-On Training

RWJBarnabas Health; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Pay

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is launching the New Graduate RN Residency Program across multiple New Jersey facilities. The one-year program pairs new graduates with a preceptor to guide clinical development, supports ongoing mentorship, and includes foundational coursework to ease transition from student to practicing nurse.

The program offers opportunities in Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, ICU, ED, Labor & Delivery, OR, NICU, Pediatrics, and Behavioral Health tracks, with day/night shifts and ongoing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program.
• Active New Jersey RN license prior to hire date.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA).
• Less than 6 months of acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• One-year RN Residency program with preceptor support and professional development.
• Participation in specialty track training across Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, ICU, ED, L&D, OR, NICU, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, Behavioral Health.
• Foundational courses aligned with clinical practice and nursing standards.
• Focus on patient safety, quality care, and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

BLS Certification

NJ RN License

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is launching the New Graduate RN Residency Program across multiple New Jersey facilities. The one-year program pairs new graduates with a preceptor to guide clinical development, supports ongoing mentorship, and includes foundational coursework to ease transition from student to practicing nurse.

The program offers opportunities in Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, ICU, ED, Labor & Delivery, OR, NICU, Pediatrics, and Behavioral Health tracks, with day/night shifts and ongoing