New Grad RN Nurse Residency

At Frisbie Memorial Hospital, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses through the HCA Healthcare Residency Program—a year-long, paid program designed to give you hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills.

About the role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Frisbie Memorial Hospital provides the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This program assists you with the transition from the classroom to professional practice through:

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area
• Monthly educational sessions
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders

Start date options available in January, February, and March 2027. Shift preferences (day or night) will be discussed during the initial interview.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department-specific requirements and state/specialty scope and standards. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The role serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient for therapeutic response
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended medication response
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures
• Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
• Other certifications may be required during employment
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be needed for training

Specialty areas

• Medical Surgical
• Behavioral Health
• Emergency Department
• Inpatient Rehab

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

About Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Discover a career with purpose at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare—one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems—you’ll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire. With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, we offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.

HCA Healthcare’s New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.