Graduate Nurse, RN Transitional Residency Program

About the Role

Begin your nursing career with confidence through the Nurse Residency Program at United Health Services (UHS). This 12-month orientation program is tailored for new nursing graduates and offers intensive clinical training and mentorship from experienced RNs.

• Work Locations: UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY; UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY
• Primary Work Shift: Rotational
• Compensation Range: $37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Starting Base Pay: $40.70/hour (for the program), equal to $84,656 for a full-time position.

Graduate Nurse positions are available across all shifts and in several clinical areas, including:

• Med/Surg
• Critical Care
• Emergency
• Telemetry
• Operating Rooms
• Surgical Step-Down
• Mom/Baby Units
• Behavioral Health

Nurse Residency Program Details

• Travel through the program and your first year as an RN with the same cohort in a supportive environment.
• Begin with on-unit shadowing and transition to supervised clinical care.
• Complete 30 hands-on "skills encounters" with your preceptor during the first six months.
• Spend the last six months building leadership skills with workshops on clinical coaching, evidence-based practice, communication, and de-escalation.

Compensation and Benefits

Eligible Graduate Nurses receive:

• Starting base pay of $40.70/hour plus shift differential.
• Tuition forgiveness: $15,000 for an ASN degree or $20,000 for a BSN degree.
• Relocation assistance: $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 hired into a position regularly scheduled for at least 32 hours per week.
• Employee discounts, wellness rewards, mental health resources, and perks like virtual concierge, financial planning, and legal services.

About Our Nursing Division

• ASN to BSN Education Incentive Program.
• Clinical Ladder advancement and mentorship program.
• Financial support to receive ANCC specialty credentials.
• Shared Governance models with multiple councils and committees.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License or Limited Permit.
• CPR within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing (Preferred).
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting (Preferred).
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty (Preferred).
• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, Basic Coronary) (Preferred).