New Graduate RN Residency, Spring 2027 Geriatric/Pulmonary

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

Fitness Center membership

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Valley Health System invites BSN graduates (class of 2026) to apply for the Spring 2027 New Graduate RN Residency Program beginning March 2027 at The Valley Hospital-Paramus. Applicants should be New Graduates with no more than 6 months of RN/LPN experience and must have a 3.0 GPA.

A NJ RN license by two weeks before start is required to enter the program, with reciprocity timelines noted. The program emphasizes geriatrics and pulmonary care with a night-shift focus.

Qualifications

• BSN graduates only; 2026 graduates being considered.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Resume must list GPA and cover letter must indicate top two areas of interest.
• No prior RN/LPN work experience accepted or must have less than 6 months of LPN/RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the RN residency program with rotations in geriatric and pulmonary care.
• Night shift assignments after orientation, with transition to night shift within six months of start.

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Spring 2027 New Graduate RN Residency Program (to begin March 2027)

Deadline To Apply Is 12:00 PM Friday, November 13th, 2026.

• Please apply only if you are a New Graduate RN with no prior RN/LPN work experience or have less than 6 months of LPN/RN experience.
• Please be advised, due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each and every candidate. You will only be contacted if we would like to invite you in for consideration.
• We are ONLY considering BSN new graduates who graduated in 2026

The Program Requirements Are As Follows

• Only Applicants graduating with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing are being considered at this time.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• You must list your current GPA on your resume AND indicate your top two areas of preference in your cover letter.

Please note: Failure to submit a cover letter with your top two areas of interest and a resume that includes your GPA will result in your application not being considered.

N7A Geriatrics/ Pulmonary

Focused on delivering expert care to geriatric patients with complex medical conditions, our unit specializes in: NICHE geriatric care tailored to the unique needs of older adults Pulmonary expertise in managing COPD, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions Cardiac care for heart failure, arrhythmias, and related cardiovascular issues.

• All resident positions are for the NIGHT SHIFT ONLY! You will be hired onto the day shift for the beginning of your orientation and will be transitioned to the night shift at some point in the first six months.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for the healthcare provider certification is required upon entering the program and it must be valid for a minimum of 3 months post the start date of the program.
• You must successfully obtain a New Jersey Registered Nurse License (not just the license number) by at least two weeks before the residency start date to enter into the program. Please note that license reciprocity from another state can take approximately 3 months to receive; therefore, it is strongly recommended that you take the NCLEX in New Jersey if you plan on working in New Jersey.
• Related working clinical experience is a plus.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.