Winter Resident Registered Nurse, Geriatrics / Pulmonary, Full Time, Night

Winter 2026 New Graduate RN Residency Program (to begin early December 2026). Open to New Graduate RNs with no prior RN/LPN work experience or less than 6 months of LPN/RN experience. Only BSN graduates from May or August 2026 will be considered.

About the role

N7A Geriatrics/Pulmonary unit focused on delivering expert care to geriatric patients with complex medical conditions, specializing in:

• NICHE geriatric care tailored to the unique needs of older adults
• Pulmonary expertise in managing COPD, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions
• Cardiac care for heart failure, arrhythmias, and related cardiovascular issues

All resident positions are for the night shift. You will be hired onto the day shift for the beginning of your orientation and transitioned to the night shift within the first six months.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum GPA of 3.0; must be listed on your resume
• Must indicate why Geriatrics is your area of preference in your cover letter
• Current American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers certification, valid for at least 3 months post-program start date
• Must successfully obtain a New Jersey Registered Nurse License at least two weeks before the residency start date
• Related working clinical experience is a plus

Location

The Valley Hospital – Paramus, NJ

Pay

Hourly pay range: $45.52 – $56.90

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Discount program (full-time and part-time employees)
• Group term life insurance and AD&D (full-time employees)
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (e.g., short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, legal support)
• 6 paid holidays, paid time off (varies), wellness time off, extended illness leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles fitness center membership discount
• Daycare discounts for various facilities