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Centra Care

Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Melrose, MN · On-site

$42.86 - $71.51/hr

Graduate Nurse Residency Program CentraCare is committed to helping new graduate RNs transition confidently from student to professional nurse through our highly respected and nationally accredited ...

Centra Care

Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Willmar, MN · On-site

$42.86 - $71.51/hr

Graduate Nurse Residency Program CentraCare is committed to helping new graduate RNs transition confidently from student to professional nurse through our highly respected and nationally accredited ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate nurse residency in the United States is $117.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.17 and $192.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Graduate Nurse Residency, candidates need a recent nursing degree, active RN licensure, and foundational clinical knowledge. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), charting software, and basic medical equipment is typically required. Strong communication, eagerness to learn, and the ability to adapt to feedback are standout soft skills. These qualities support a smooth transition from student to practicing nurse, ensuring patient safety and professional growth in a real-world healthcare environment.

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A Graduate Nurse Residency job is a structured program designed to support newly licensed nurses as they transition from nursing school to professional practice. These programs provide additional training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in a hospital or clinical setting. The goal is to help new nurses build confidence, develop critical skills, and improve patient care outcomes. Residency programs typically last several months to a year and may include classroom instruction, simulations, and precepted clinical practice.

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Graduate Nurse Residency programs are designed to provide new nurses with structured support, which often includes mentorship from experienced nurses, regular skills workshops, and access to clinical educators. Many programs pair residents with preceptors who offer guidance and feedback on patient care, documentation, and clinical decision-making. This mentorship fosters confidence, helps bridge the gap between academic training and hands-on practice, and encourages professional development. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in group learning sessions and collaborate closely with nurses and interdisciplinary teams throughout the hospital.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Nurse Residency job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $244,631 per year, or $117.6 per hour.

Graduate Nurse/Nurse Residency

HealthSouth

Toms River, NJ • On-site

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Encompass Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 421 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

417th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

GRADUATE NURSE/ NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM FULL-TIME 6:45am - 7:15pm OR 6:45pm - 7:15am

Compensation will be determined based on experience and applicable certifications. 

The program is designed to educate, acclimate and prepare new graduate RN's (or RN's with less than 1 year of experience) for the work environment.  The program provides structure for new grads by giving them additional time and resources compared to the standard orientation experience. The nurse residency program is 12 months in length with an established curriculum.  The nurse residency program contains an extended bedside orientation, interdisciplinary shadowing, nursing education and an evidence-based practice project.  The program is designed to support and develop the new staff nurses. 

To provide a transitional role for a Graduate Nurse to begin orienting while waiting to pass the NCLEX, and fully function as a Registered Nurse.

The Graduate Nurse is responsible for:

  •  Providing direct patient care activities appropriate to training and competency for assigned patients with direct supervision of RN.
  •  Learning to operate various medical devices.
  •   Learning various disease processes.
  •  Interacting with nurses, assistance, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers.
  •  Working to expand clinical knowledge and skills.
  •  Familiarizing themselves to the hospital environment.
  •  Gaining clinical experience and exposure to nursing procedures.
  •  Assisting RNs in completing tasks that support patient care activities
  •  Completing patient care activities as assigned while promoting excellent patient satisfaction and outcomes.
  • Working under the guidelines of RN with assigned patients in accordance with hospital guidelines.

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Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Birmingham, AL, US

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