Nurse Residency Program Winter

Position: Nurse Residency Program Winter 2026
** Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center**:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
** Organization:
** Nursing Educ & Prf Development
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* Job Summary:

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** VUMC Nurse Residency Program – Winter 2026 Cohort
** Start Dates:
Feb 16 & Feb 23, 2026 (unit-specific)
** This 12-month program is ideal for:
** New graduate nurses, or
* Registered Nurses with less than six (6) months of RN experience at the time of application.
* To be eligible, applicants must:  + Graduate from an accredited nursing program  + Pass the NCLEX before the program start date  + Hold a BLS certification (required before start date)  + Be able to work 36–40 hours per week full-time during the first year  +

Note:

A background check is required and must be completed prior to employment.
** Application Timeline
** Current Vanderbilt Employees-July 7-14, 2025

All Applicants-July 15-Aug 13, 2025

Additional Remaining Openings-Aug 13 to Jan 23, 2026

Unit Manager Interviews - Will be conducted in August and September 2025 and ongoing.
* Nationally Accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program
* Comprehensive Support with preceptors, trained mentors, and resident leaders
* Magnet-Designated Hospital with a focus on lifelong learning and professional development
* ** Move to Nashville Bonus:
** We offer relocation incentive bonuses to help you move to one of the most vibrant cities in the country.
** Your address is derived from the Workday application site for Relocation assistance and added to the offer letter.
*** Student Loan Repayment – Significant monthly contributions to help reduce your loan burden
* Benefits on Day One – Immediate access to health insurance and employee perks
* ASN and BSN degrees are both accepted
** Explore More
** Learn more about unit tracks: VUMC Unit Listings:

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** Application Process
**** Step 1:
** Submit your application with resume, education, work history, and unit preferences. Complete the pre-screen questions.
** Step 2:
** Your application will be reviewed and shared with department managers to determine the next steps.
** Our Nursing Philosophy
** We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to VUMC’s mission of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Nursing is both an art and a science—centered on helping individuals, families, and communities achieve optimal health.

Learn more about nursing at Vanderbilt: VUMC Nursing Careers:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.  
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.  
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.  
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.  
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES  
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Fundamental Awareness):
Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with nursing patient assessment and evaluations.  
• Nursing Patient Education (Fundamental Awareness):
Has limited experience, training, direct…