Graduate Nurse, RN Transitional Residency Program

Company: United Health Services
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Graduate Nurse, RN Transitional Residency Program, UHS Wilson Medical Center

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

Shift

Rotational

Hours per week:

40

Salary range:

$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Overview

Begin your nursing career with confidence through our Nurse Residency Program at United Health Services (UHS). Tailored for new nursing graduates, this 12-month orientation program offers intensive clinical training, mentorship from experienced RNs, and a competitive salary with benefits.

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With a starting rate of $38.40/hr., this program is offered with NO contractual obligation; however, our graduate nurses typically stay with UHS upon completing their residency, seamlessly continuing their journey as a valued member of our Nursing Division.

Graduate Nurse positions are available across all shifts and in several clinical areas at both UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY, and UHS Binghamton General Hospital in Binghamton, NY. Opportunities are available in med/surg, critical care, emergency, telemetry, operating rooms, surgical step-down, mom/baby units, and behavioral health.

Details of your shift and unit preferences will be discussed during the interview process. For more information, you can reach out to our Graduate Nurse Recruiter, Taylor Inman, at Taylor.inman@nyuhs.org or 607-205-7352.

Compensation and Benefits

At UHS, we're here to support you every step of the way, starting with a benefits package designed to help you succeed. Here's what our eligible Graduate Nurses receive:

Starting base pay of $38.40/hour plus shift differential (equal to a base salary of $79,872 for a fulltime position)
Tuition forgiveness of $15,000 for an ASN degree or $20,000 for a BSN degree
Relocation assistance of $5,000 if you live more than 50 miles from the Binghamton area
Immediate accrual of PTO
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and contribution model
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance if you're hired into a position regularly scheduled for at least 32 hours per week (80% FTE)
Employee discounts, wellness rewards, mental health resources, and perks like virtual concierge, financial planning, and legal services

Nurse Residency Program Details

Joining our Nurse Residency Program means starting your RN career with the support and guidance you need to thrive. Here's what Graduate Nurses can expect:

Travel through the program and your first year as an RN with the same cohort-experience the emotions of your first year together in a continually supportive environment
Begin with on-unit shadowing and transition to supervised clinical care as your confidence grows
Complete 30 hands-on "skills encounters" with your preceptor and teammates during the first six months, gaining confidence and signing off on essential skills as you step into your independence
Spend the last six months building leadership skills with workshops on clinical coaching, evidence-based practice, communication, and de-escalation

About Our Nursing Division

When you choose to stay with UHS as a Staff Nurse, you'll find many ways to develop your career and make connections with your colleagues. The Nursing Division takes great pride in shaping their teams' work experiences to help you grow and ensure your voice is heard. Here are some additional benefits and professional development opportunities we offer:

ASN to BSN Education Incentive Program paid directly to your academic program
Clinical Ladder advancement and mentorship program
Financial support to receive ANCC specialty credentials
- Shared Governance models with multiple councils and committees, including Unit Councils, Nursing Practice, Nursing Quality, Nursing Professional Development, and more

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Preferred:

Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing
Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

Current New York State Registered Nurse License or Limited Permit
CPR within 3 months of hire

Preferred:

Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, Basic Coronary)

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York's Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are "LOVED!" This means we're Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you'll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York's Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you'll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We're a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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