Registered Nurse Resident (Night Float Pool)

Program Overview

Exeter Hospital is proud to offer career development opportunities for nurse graduates through our Nurse Residency Program. As a nurse resident, you will join a community of dedicated and caring practitioners. As a Magnet‑designated hospital, we continually deliver exceptional patient care across all of our affiliates to improve the health of the community we serve.

Our year‑long Nurse Residency Program provides the foundation of skills you will use throughout your nursing career. You will gain hands‑on clinical experience with a variety of patients while collaborating with experienced preceptors, committed nurse educators, and supportive managers and colleagues. During your residency you will be surrounded by a dedicated community of experienced nurses and fellow nurse residents working together to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

• 0–6 months nursing experience
• BSN preferred
• Registered Nurse – NH or other compact state
• BCLS certified (required for select nursing positions within 30 days)

What to Expect

The Nurse Residency Program begins with Corporate and Nursing & Clinical Orientation and concludes after successfully completing all required courses and associated competencies, and at least 50% of the elective courses (approximately 8 months).

Exeter Hospital’s Nurse Residency Program is designed to be interprofessional and follows best‑practice standards. It seeks to:

• Provide emotional and clinical support to effectively guide residents through transition
• Promote teamwork and interprofessional communication and collaboration
• Establish clinical competence within a culture of continuous quality and safety
• Integrate current and best evidence into practice
• Facilitate retention

How to Apply

Complete the online application, attaching the following documents:

• Resume
• Letters of recommendation (preferably from a manager and/or instructor)