RN Resident - Spring 2026 Vizient Nurse Residency Program

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description :

Vizient / AACN Nurse Residency Program™ at St. Joseph’s Health - Starting Spring 2026.

Start your nursing career with confidence through 12 month-long Vizient / AACN Nurse Residency Program™, designed to support newly NY State Licensed RN's as they transition into clinical practice.

Start : February 18th, 2026 March 2nd, 2026 or April 13th, 2026

Open House : 9 / 10 / 25 2 : 30pm-4 : 30pm @ St. Joseph's Hospital

Interviews : 10 / 13 / 25-10 / 17 / 25

As An RN Resident, You’ll Receive

Mentorship from experienced nurses

Peer support and collaboration

Monthly interactive, evidence-based learning sessions

Hands-on experience in your chosen track

You’ll Build Skills In

Clinical decision-making

Leadership in patient care

Evidence-based practice

Professional development planning

Eligibility

All newly NY State Licensed RN Residents with less than one year of experience are automatically enrolled. Cohorts start 8 times per year.

Residency Tracks

Medical-Surgical

Critical Care

Behavioral Health

Surgical Services

Women & Fetal Medicine

Emergency Services

Coming Soon : Centralized Staffing

Supervision

Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, Clinical Services / Nursing Admin

Pay Range

$38.75–$39.75 / hr. (based on experience, education, and skills)

Sign On Bonus

Currently offering up to $8,000 in recruitment bonuses for full time, qualified, energetic RN Residents who are passionate about nursing.

St. Joseph’s Health Mission & Values

Mission

We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

RN Licensed in the State of New York and posted on Office of Professions.

Maintains current BLS / CPR and ACLS certification.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.