Registered Nurse, Nurse Residency Program

HCA Healthcare

. Participate in a 15-month Nurse Residency Program.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timePennington • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46 - $63 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical judgment, decision-making, and collaborative practice skills essential for transitioning from an entry-level nurse to a competent professional. Engages in evidence-based practice and career development while participating in a structured Nurse Residency Program.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ASN Or BSN GraduatePassed NCLEXNJ RN License Or Multistate LicenseCurrent BLS CertificationClinical Judgment

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Hard Skills

Clinical RotationEvidence-Based PracticeHands-On Skills WorkshopsSimulation ExperienceDecision-Making Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCollaborative PracticeCareer Development Skills

Tools & Technologies

Web-Based Modules

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Nurse Residency ProgramCritical CareEmergencyTelemetryMaternal/Child HealthPerioperativeMedical/Surgical Specialty

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a 15-month Nurse Residency Program.
Complete didactic lectures and a 9–11 week clinical unit rotation.
Participate in hands-on skills workshops, case studies, and simulation.
Complete web-based modules.
Gain clinical experience under the guidance of a clinical preceptor.
Participate in multidisciplinary observation experiences.
Participate in a mentor program.
Complete a hands-on evidence-based project.
Transition from entry-level beginner nurse to competent professional nurse.
Develop clinical judgment, decision-making, leadership, collaborative practice, evidence-based practice, and career development skills.
Complete clinical rotations before assignment to the exact unit, shift, and campus based on Capital Health’s needs.
Work under direct supervision of clinical professionals in potential Critical Care, Emergency, Telemetry, Maternal/Child Health, Perioperative, or Medical/Surgical Specialty areas.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be an ASN or BSN Graduate.
Must have passed the NCLEX.
Must have a NJ RN license or multistate license by the start date.
Must have ZERO experience as an RN.
Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Program acceptance requires a minimum two-year commitment to Capital Health in a full-time position.
Must be available to start March 8, 2027.
Must be able to meet the stated physical, sensory, and occupational exposure requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Spouse
Voluntary Life Employee
Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program