2027 Winter Nurse Resident Program
About the role
Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), is a 5-time Magnet® designated, 183-bed community hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, nursing practice, and professional development. The 2027 Winter Emergency Services Nurse Residency Program begins Monday, January 25, 2027, and is designed for new graduate nurses and nurses transitioning into Emergency Services with less than one year of nursing experience. This comprehensive, year-long program provides the support, education, and clinical experience needed to successfully transition from the classroom into professional nursing practice.
Clinical specialties at Winchester Hospital include general, bariatric, and vascular surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics and gynecology, and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery.
Responsibilities
- Complete five months of in-person clinical education sessions including emergency department clinical orientation, in-classroom learning, and practical application through simulation
- Gain hands-on clinical experience with a dedicated unit-based preceptor
- Engage in evidence-based learning and skills development
- Participate in ongoing mentorship and professional guidance
- Attend monthly professional development sessions covering critical thinking and clinical judgment, effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical problem-solving and decision-making, professional growth and resilience, and peer networking and support
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a board-approved nursing program
- Eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire date
- Availability to work 36 hours per week on the night shift, including three 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation
- Ability to attend all required classroom sessions and residency program activities
About the organization
Winchester Hospital is a Magnet-recognized organization that invests in the development of its nurses through mentorship, education, and opportunities for career growth. As a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), the hospital is part of an integrated health system founded in 2019 that includes academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, behavioral health services, and home care. BILH employs more than 5,900 physicians and 39,000 employees providing care for more than 1.7 million patients across New England.
Pay
Base hourly wage range: $36.00 - $90.14. Actual compensation is determined based on factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
Schedule
Night shift: 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation.
Additional requirements
All staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.