Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:

Description:
Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ at St. Joseph’s Health - Starting Summer 2026.

Start your nursing career with confidence through 12 month-long Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™, designed to support newly NY State Licensed RN's as they transition into clinical practice.

Start: July 6th, 2026, August 3rd, 2026 or September 14th, 2026.

Open House: 2/3/2026 2:30pm-4:30pm@ St. Joseph's Hosptial
Application period: 2/2/2026-2/15/2026
Interviews: 3/2/2026-3/6/2026

As an RN Resident, you’ll receive:
• Mentorship from experienced nurses
• Peer support and collaboration
• Monthly interactive, evidence-based learning sessions
• Hands-on experience in your chosen track
You’ll build skills in:
• Clinical decision-making
• Leadership in patient care
• Evidence-based practice
• Professional development planning

Eligibility:
All newly NY State Licensed RN Residents with less than one year of experience are automatically enrolled. Cohorts start 8 times per year.

Residency Tracks

• Medical-Surgical
• Critical Care
• Behavioral Health
• Surgical Services
• Women & Fetal Medicine
• Emergency Services
• Coming Soon:  Centralized Staffing

Pay Range:
$38.75–$39.75/hr. (based on experience, education, and skills)

Sign On Bonus:

Currently offering up to $8,000 in recruitment bonuses for full time, qualified, energetic RN Residents who are passionate about nursing.

St. Joseph’s Health Mission & Values

Mission:

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN Licensed in the State of New York and posted on Office of Professions.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR and ACLS certification.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.   

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.