RN Residency Program - Charleston, SC

Mercury Group Staffing and Placement Services

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave
401k Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is offering a New Graduate RN Residency in Charleston, SC. This program requires a two-year, full-time commitment and provides a comprehensive training experience including classroom and clinical preceptorship. New graduates, with or without RN licenses, are encouraged to apply, and benefits such as paid family leave and 401k match begin after training completion. The program aims to prepare nurses for roles in various medical departments after successful residency completion.

Qualifications

  • Current South Carolina RN license or Multi-state Compact RN license or ability to obtain.
  • Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Complete a yearlong residency program including classroom and clinical preceptorship.
  • Transition to full-time roles after the StaRN Program.
  • Complete an evidence-based capstone project.

Skills

Self-motivated
Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

About the job RN Residency Program - Charleston, SC

Job Type: New Graduate RN Residency

Location: Charlotte, NC

Salary Minimum Starting Point: $29.62

Relocation Assistance: $5K

Sign-On Bonus:

  • Med/Surg $20K
  • ICU & ED $10K

Will take LTAC/Correctional/Rehab/Nurses seeking to get back into acute care

New grads accepted with or without RN Lic

Program acceptance requires a two (2) year, full-time commitment to the hospital.

Candidates w/ Associates degree welcome especially if interested in obtaining their BSN (Galen)

The StaRN/Residency is a yearlong residency which begins with a 10-16 week (depending on specialty), PAID Classroom/Preceptorship program. It allows new graduate nurses to obtain acute care nursing experience through an intensive internship program. Open positions will vary throughout the year, and positions will be offered based on needs of the hospital, but units that typically hire StaRN residents include:

Medical Surgical

Emergency Services (limited)

Part 1: StaRN Training First 5-8 Weeks (depending on specialty):

Part 2: StaRN Clinical Preceptorship Next 7-8 Weeks (depending on specialty):

Part 3: Residency Program Remainder of your 1st year

Upon successful completion of the StaRN Program, residents will transition to their full-time roles at the hospital and continue professional development through routine interactions with a mentor (meet at least once a month)

Complete an evidence-based capstone project

Requirements:

Current South Carolina RN license or Multi-state Compact RN license (or ability to obtain)

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, within past 1 year

Program acceptance requires a two (2) year, full-time commitment to the hospital. If a nurse chooses to leave the facility before the 2 year commitment is fulfilled, they may be required to meet a monetary responsibility.

Self-motivated and strong communication skills required

You are more than a paycheck. Our Benefits Raise the Bar: (benefits start once training/ preceptorship is complete)

Paid Family Leave

401k Match

Medical Plan Options, Dental & Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

And more!

Pay Rates During Training:

*Rate increases after training depending on prior healthcare experience

***Bonus and relo paid out once training/ preceptorship is completed)***

Program acceptance requires a two (2) year, full-time commitment to the hospital. If a nurse chooses to leave the facility before the 2 year commitment is fulfilled, they may be required to meet a monetary responsibility. (10k)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Level 1 Trauma center in a growing area of the city. New leadership. Voted top 10 cities year after year and, yes, theres a beach!

Application Process:
To apply, please email your resume to jobs@mercurygroupstaffing.com and text (267) 209-3262 to schedule an interview.

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