Registered Nurse ED Residency Program

Overview

New Graduate Emergency Department Residency Program

This 1-year program is an exciting opportunity meant for May 2026 BSN graduates looking to launch their career in a fast-paced, stimulating emergency department. The program will include several modes of learning to prepare you to work in our Level I ACS Trauma Center for Adults and Level II Pediatrics Center.

The program includes: 52-week schedule with 12.5-hour shifts. The curriculum consists of classroom didactics, skill labs, simulation labs, a two-week online critical care course, and clinical hours with the Clinical Nursing Educators and preceptors. After the first 16 weeks, residents transition to a full-time clinical setting with their preceptors, including a rotation in the pediatric ED and a two-week critical care rotation with the Emergency Department critical care nurse.

• May 2026 Graduates from accredited BSN programs.
• Preferred overall GPA 3.3;
  Nursing GPA 3.5. You will be asked to provide a copy of your college transcript.
• Application submission MUST include a Resume
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association before the start date.
• Interview with ED Leadership, ED Staff and Talent Acquisition

• Start Date:
  
  September 14, 2026; contingent on passing NCLEX.
• Accredited with Distinction as a Practice Transition Program By the American Nurses Credentialing Center

USD $54.48 - USD $54.48 /Hr. This serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.