SHINE New Graduate Nurse (RN) Residency – Med/Surg *Fall/Winter Grads*

MaineGeneral Health System; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Earned Time Accruals

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health System invites Fall/Winter nursing graduates to join the SHINE Residency in Med/Surg. This program offers a 12-week orientation across med/surg units, with a year-long commitment including clinical training, classroom sessions, and online learning to strengthen nursing practice.

An early incentive of 4000 dollars is available to qualified candidates. Residency positions include full benefits and pathways to join the organization’s clinical team, with opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Expected graduation from an accredited nursing school in Fall/Winter 2026/2027 or within 6 months of RN experience.
• Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain it after passing the NCLEX is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care aligned with professional standards and organizational values.
• Participate in the SHINE ResidencyMed/Surg track and complete orientation and training.
• Consider joining the float pool after the orientation period or transitioning to a unit you feel at home.

Job description

Job Summary:

Join us as a new graduate nurse (RN) as part of MaineGeneral’s SHINE Residency in the Med/Surg track. You’ll provide direct patient care aligned with professional standards and our organization’s values, contributing to MaineGeneral Health’s mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.

Job Description:

**Now accepting applications from Fall/Winter Nursing Graduates!**

SHINE New Graduate Nurse (RN) Residency – Med/Surg:

This opportunity invites you to become part of the most forward-thinking New Graduate RN Residency program in the state. MaineGeneral Health presents a chance to expand your knowledge and skills through our renowned SHINE Residency. It’s the largest program of its kind in the state, designed to bolster your success as an integral part of our clinical team. The door to this thrilling opportunity is just a few clicks away!

**An early acceptance incentive of $4000 awaits qualified SHINE candidates**

• Candidates must apply at least 6 weeks before their graduation date.
• Offer letter must be signed within 1 week of receipt.
• The incentive is paid in full in your first paycheck as an RN.

A glimpse into the SHINE Med/Surg Residency:

• The med/surg clinical track involves a comprehensive 12-week orientation across various med/surg units, guided by high-performing preceptors.
• After this period, nurse residents have the option to join the float pool or transition to a unit that feels like home.
• The year-long program also includes commitments to clinical training, classroom sessions, and online learning, all aimed at strengthening the nursing practice and success of the New Grad RN.

Why Choose MaineGeneral SHINE New Graduate RN Residency?

• Residency positions come with full benefits.
• All our residency programs are registered apprenticeships through the Maine Department of Labor.
• SHINE Residency cohorts stay together for a year, attending monthly professional growth classes led by our professional development educators.

The ideal candidate:

• Expected graduation from an accredited Nursing school in the Fall/Winter of 2026/2027 or less than 6 months of RN experience.
• Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or the ability to obtain it after passing the NCLEX, required.

Additional Highlights:

• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Earned Time Accruals
• Potential for Student Loan Reimbursement for RNs
• Opportunities for Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities within the organization
• Commitment to employee safety, wellness, and work/life balance
• Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance

Compensation Information:

$0.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We Believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .