New Graduate RN Residency, Fall

Fall 2026 New Graduate RN Residency Program

to begin mid-September 2026

Final date to receive applications Is 12:00 PM Friday, March 3rd, 2026.

• Please apply only if you are a New Graduate RN with no prior RN/LPN work experience or have less than 6 months of LPN/RN experience.
• Please be advised, due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact every candidate. You will only be contacted if we would like to invite you in for consideration.
• BSN new graduates who are graduating in May 2026 will be considered.

The program requirements are as follows:

• Only Applicants graduating with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing are being considered at this time.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• You must list your current GPA on your resume AND indicate your top two areas of preference in your cover letter. Failure to complete this step can result in your application being closed.

• The areas to choose from are listed as follows:
  These are the ONLY units available for the Fall Residency

• Emergency Department - Emergency Department RNs will provide direct nursing care to a wide variety of patients and clinical conditions. Resident RNs primarily work in the adult Emergency Department. Flexibility, efficiency, and organization are important attributes.
• Float Pool - Float Pool RN will provide direct nursing care to a wide variety of patients on multiple Medical/Surgical units. The Float Pool RN can be assigned to one unit at the start of each shift and to another unit mid-shift. Flexibility, efficiency, and organization are important attributes. The Float Pool RN acts as a patient advocate and uses a holistic approach to patient care delivery.
• W4A/N4A - Cardiac Telemetry RN will be assigned to both Cardiac Telemetry and Cardiac Stepdown. Manages care of post-procedural and post-surgical cardiac patients, and patients requiring cardiac medication infusions.
• W3A Orthopedics (Med Surg Unit) - Total joints, fractures, spines.
• W5 Surgical - Bariatric patients, Surgical Patients, Wound Care, Pre- and post-operative preparation.
• N5A Med Surg. Step Down - Step down care including vents, Trachs, post neurosurgery, and closer monitoring; post Tenecteplase, post thrombectomy.
• W6A Oncology - Oncology and Hematology including lymphoma, leukemia, solid tumors. Chemotherapy, ITP patients, Palliative care.
• N6A Neurology - Care of neurology patients, post stroke, status epilepticus.
• N7A Geriatrics/ Pulmonary - Geriatric care with complex medical conditions; NICHE geriatric care;
  Pulmonary expertise in COPD, pneumonia;
  Cardiac care for heart failure, arrhythmias;
  Labor & Delivery collaboration for mother and newborn safety.

• All resident positions are for the NIGHT SHIFT ONLY
  . You will be hired onto the day shift for orientation and transitioned to the night shift within the first six months.

• Current American Heart Association BLS for the healthcare provider certification is required upon entering the program and must be valid for a minimum of 3 months post the start date of the program.
• You must successfully obtain a New Jersey Registered Nurse License (not just the license number) at least two weeks before the residency start date to enter the program. License reciprocity from another state can take ~3 months; it is strongly recommended that you take the NCLEX in New Jersey if you plan to work in New Jersey.
• Related working clinical experience is a plus.

Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift Night (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/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, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health Life Styles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary
Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. Salaries vary by role, experience, education, and licensure. Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 per hour.

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