Registered Nurse - New Graduate Nurse Residency - September 2026 cohort

About the role

Erlanger Health is seeking RN opportunities for new graduates and RNs with less than one year of experience. The next cohort of the ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program will begin in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Smoothly transition into the role of professional nurse through clinical training, classroom instruction, peer support, and mentoring.
• Participate in advanced clinical classes including Critical Care Course, Acute Care Course, Periop 101, and Pediatric Didactic Clinical rotations in various units.
• Meet with hospital experts to learn about topics related to patient outcomes, leadership, and professional development.
• Attend educational seminars for the first year of employment.
• Gain exposure to different career tracks such as Pediatrics, Adult Acute Care/Med Surg, Adult Progressive Care, and Women's Services.

Requirements

• Eligible for graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with an Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing prior to employment.
• Education and Licensure Requirements at Time of Hire:
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and be eligible to take the NCLEX for Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Proof of graduation from an accredited School of Nursing (final transcript, diploma, or letter stating NCLEX eligibility and test date).
• Spring graduates must obtain Tennessee RN licensure by October 1st, Summer graduates by January 1st, Winter graduates by May 1st.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Qualifications

• At Time Of Application: Eligible for graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with an Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing prior to employment.

Skills

• Caring and compassionate attitude
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and flexibility

Benefits

• A robust total rewards package including a comprehensive benefits plan, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and leadership training.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the provided job posting.