Registered Nurse - Nurse Residency Program Cohort

Registered Nurse - Nurse Residency Program - Spring (March) Cohort at Capital Health (US).

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers offering primary and specialty care and hospital-based services to patients throughout the region.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time position (1.0 FTE). Actual compensation may differ based on hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Nurse Residency Program — Spring / March Cohort.

A dynamic opportunity for Registered Nurses to be considered for Critical Care, Emergency, Telemetry, Maternal/Child Health, Perioperative and Medical/Surgical specialties. The program offers an opportunity to begin your career working side-by-side with, and under the direct supervision of Clinical Professionals dedicated to your success. Positions are limited; if offered a position, the exact unit and shift will be based on the needs of Capital Health after completing clinical rotations.

• Transition from entry-level beginner nurse to competent professional nurse.
• Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance.
• Develop leadership skills at point of care.
• Practice collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Develop strategies to incorporate research-based evidence into practice.
• Formulate individual career development plans.

• 15 month program
• Didactic lectures and 9–11 week clinical unit rotations
• Hands-on skills workshops, case studies, and simulations
• Web-based modules
• Clinical preceptor-guided experience
• Multidisciplinary observation experiences
• Mentor program
• Hands On Evidence-Based Project

• Program acceptance requires a minimum two-year commitment to Capital Health in a full-time position.
• Must be an ASN or BSN graduate, have passed the NCLEX, and hold a NJ RN license by the start date.
• Must have zero years of RN experience.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Start date:
  
  March 9, 2026.

Positions are limited; if offered a position, the exact unit, shift and campus will be based on the needs of Capital Health after completing clinical rotations.

For more information about the program, see Nurse Residency and Mentoring Program | Capital Health Hospitals.

• Frequent physical demands include:
  Push/Pull, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, squat/kneel/crawl, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion, taste or smell.
• Occasional physical demands include:
  Sitting, climbing (stairs or ladders).
• Continuous physical demands include:
  Standing, walking, carrying objects, talking or hearing.
• Lifting:
  Floor to waist 25 lbs; waist level and above 25 lbs.
• Sensory requirements:
  Very good vision (20/40 or better), near vision, far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: blood borne pathogens, chemical, airborne communicable disease, dust/particulate matter.

Offers are contingent upon successful onboarding and pre-employment physical. Capital Health requires all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with exceptions for medical and religious exemptions.

For security, the company will never ask for social security numbers or date of birth during the application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.

Benefits:
In addition to cash compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package with health, retirement and savings, PTO, and other employee benefits. The listed pay rate is a good faith determination and may be modified in the future; actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience and qualifications.

The minimum pay for this role is $43.90 per hour for a 1.0 FTE position.

• Internship

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care