RN New Graduate Nurse- Neuroscience ICU; NSICU

Description

Spring/Summer New Grads***

Next program start date:
May 2026 - August 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates.

General Program Overview:
The twelve-month UNC Health Rex Nurse Residency program supports the transition from academia to practice for new graduate nurses. The wrap‑around support from all levels of nursing is designed to assist new nurses in developing competence and confidence in the professional role.

In addition to clinical orientation on the unit, the Residency program provides structured clinical and professional growth. The first component of the Residency involves engaging classroom sessions highly focused on clinical skills and issues relevant to the unit and service line of the participants. The next component is comprised of continuing education professional development sessions, as well as completion of a group evidence‑based practice project.

Additionally, within the 12‑month program, participants will complete milestones as defined by their unit and attend regular check‑ins with their unit leadership and educator.

Additional purposes and goals of the program are:

• Increase proficiency – from novice to competent nurse
• Promote evidence‑based practice at the bedside to ensure best patient outcomes
• Develop clinical leadership skills at the point of care

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights
• Named Best Hospital in WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards
• Top 100 Hospital for Stroke Care by Health grades
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights
• Named one of the ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2023’ by Newsweek

New Graduate Nurse:
Graduation from school of professional nursing. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Nursing student in their final semester of nursing program or;
Nursing graduate within 12 months of graduation; and RN who has worked less than 6 months as a registered nurse.

* This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness or $10,000 Commitment Incentive (for select departments only). In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here: jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/rex-new-grad-rn-incentive-program

The Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) at UNC REX Hospital is proud to be certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. But what we are most proud of are our people. By working in close collaboration with specialties including speech‑language pathologists, respiratory, occupational, and physical therapists, social and case managers, our highly trained and dedicated nurses provide world‑class interdisciplinary care to our patients and our community.

Our renowned neuro‑critical care team is on‑site around‑the‑clock and utilizes state of the art equipment such as external ventricular drains, Camino intracranial pressure monitors, electroencephalography, and point‑of‑care ultrasound devices in our recently remodeled 10 bed NSICU. Patients suffering from subarachnoid hemorrhage, acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hematomas, coma, brain and spine tumors, seizure disorders, neuro‑infections and more can expect nothing but the most compassionate, genuine, and advanced care available.

As a CMS 5 star. Leapfrog A, and Magnet designated hospital UNC REX is an award‑winning and nationally recognized facility where respect, diversity, trust, teamwork, and collaboration fosters a culture of excellence and clinical development. We are always driving change in our pursuit to put patients…