RN/LPN New Graduate Nurse Residency - May 2027 Graduates

CarolinaEast Health; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus of $15,000.00 for full‑t

Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full‑t

Job summary

The New Graduate Nurse Residency program from CarolinaEast Health System is designed to help new graduates transition into professional caregivers in our acute care hospital setting, with a curriculum focused on leadership, patient outcomes, and the professional role.

CarolinaEast Health System is a 350-bed regional medical center offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, with strong mentorship and a commitment to excellence for its nurses and the communities it serves.

Qualifications

• Expected graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support new graduates as they transition into professional roles as caregivers in the acute care hospital setting.
• Focus on leadership, patient outcomes, and the professional role as part of an evidence-based curriculum.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Nursing degree or enrolled in approved School of Nursing

Job description

• Sign on bonus of $15,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates
• Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines

Job Description

• Sign on bonus of $15,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates
• Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines

Job Summary

The New Graduate Nurse Residency program is built on an evidence-based curriculum that meets national residency approval standards. This proven program was developed by experts from academic medical centers and schools of nursing across the country. It is designed to effectively support new graduate nurses as they transition into their professional roles as caregivers in the acute care hospital setting. Core content focuses on 3 critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements

• Expected graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.