Valley Health System
Health system in Winchester, VA
- Hiring days and nights
- Nurse residency
From 143 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining Valley Health System out of Ridgewood, New Jersey — a nonprofit founded in 1951 that now runs The Valley Hospital from its Paramus campus after the 2024 relocation.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
You start in The Valley Hospital’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program — ANCC-accredited with distinction, the only one in Bergen County — with two cohorts a year and six months of structured training.
For new gradsSources
Unit training pairs you with a one-on-one preceptor who builds your autonomy gradually rather than dropping you in cold.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: valleyhealth.comValley is Magnet-designated, with shared governance and a BSN-preferred practice environment for RNs.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: The Valley Hospital’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program · ANCC Practice Transition Program accredited with distinction; only such program in Bergen County · 2 cohorts per year · Applications: Posted January (fall cohort) and October (spring cohort); 6-month cohort training
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of the 48 roles on this page accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
The Valley Hospital’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program · ANCC Practice Transition Program accredited with distinction; only such program in Bergen County · 2 cohorts per year · Applications: Posted January (fall cohort) and October (spring cohort); 6-month cohort training
Valley Health System · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
Unit training is extensive with one-on-one preceptors who develop gradual autonomy for nurse residents
Valley Health System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: valleyhealth.com- Career development
Advancement options limited particularly for non-nursing roles; learning and development opportunities exist
Valley Health System · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Decent work-life balance and flexible hours noted; fluctuating workloads and understaffing can increase stress
Valley Health System · employer research
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Units hiring now
- Med surgDays 2 · Nights 25 open
- ORDays 2 · Rotating 14 open
- ERDays 1 · Evenings 13 open
- OncologyNights 23 open
- Home health2 open
- PsychNights 12 open
- TeleDays 1 · Rotating 12 open
- Float pool1 open
- ICUNights 11 open
- PACUDays 11 open
Recovery & Wellness Unit
Part-time night RN posting requires BSN, NJ license, CPR, general and unit-based orientation; serves varied age groups.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: valleyhealthcareers.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Team camaraderie vs management disconnect
- Friendly team-oriented culture and coworker support praised, but staff report leadership neglect of well-being, poor transparency, and dismissed concerns.
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- Work-life balance and staffing
- Flexible hours and location appreciated; understaffing and workload swings create stress for RNs.
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- Pay and advancement for RNs
- Some staff feel undervalued and underpaid; job security and advancement rated low among RNs.
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More review themes
- Overall RN rating
- Indeed RN overall 3.4/5 (62 reviews); work-life 2.8, pay/benefits 3.1, management 2.6, culture 2.8.
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As of 2026-06Source: indeed.com- Glassdoor overall
- 3.3/5 from 302 ratings; 56% would recommend; 68% CEO approval.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
RNs report understaffing and fluctuating workloads that raise stress, and some feel undervalued on pay with advancement rated low.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Winchester, VA
Anchored in the northern Shenandoah Valley, Winchester pairs Blue Ridge trailheads with brick-paved strolls along the historic Loudoun Street Mall. With living costs about 3.5% below the national average, nurses tap into regional high-acuity care without big-city overhead, coming home to apple orchards, independent coffee shops, and an easy commute.
Browse roles in Winchester- Metro price level · Winchester area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,315/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $63,974/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Valley Health System hire new grads?
10 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: The Valley Hospital’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program · ANCC Practice Transition Program accredited with distinction; only such program in Bergen County · 2 cohorts per year · Applications: Posted January (fall cohort) and October (spring cohort); 6-month cohort training.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 32 roles with a stated shift on this page, 15 are day shifts, 12 are night shifts, 3 are rotating shifts and 2 are evening shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (5), OR (4), ER (3), oncology (3) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Valley Health System, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Valley Health System
Case Manager Per Diem First Shift
Posted today
- RN
- Day shift
- Per diem
- RN
Director of Surgical Services
Posted today
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Transition-to-practice program
- RN
- LPN
- Day shift
- CNA
- Night shift
- CNA
- Rotating shift
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- RN
- RN
- RN
- Per diem
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
Certified Nursing Assistant-Float-Full Time-Nights
Posted 4 days ago
- CNA
- Night shift
JR109244 Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg - Shenandoah Memorial Hospital - Part- Time
Posted 5 days ago
- CNA
- Day shift
- LPN
- Day shift
- CNA
- Day shift
Registered Nurse - Part-time - Preop/PACU - Dayshift
Posted 5 days ago
- RN
- Day shift
Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology - Per Diem
Posted 5 days ago
- RN
- Per diem
Registered Nurse - General Medicine - Full time
Posted 5 days ago
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Night shift
- LPN
- Day shift
Certified Nursing Assistant- Oncology - Full Time - Nights
Posted 5 days ago
- CNA
- Night shift
Certified Nursing Assistant - Part Time - Mid Shift
Posted 5 days ago
- CNA
- Evening shift
Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology - Part time
Posted 5 days ago
- RN
- Night shift
Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Full time
Posted 5 days ago
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- RN
- Night shift
- CNA
- Day shift
- CNA
- Rotating shift
- RN
- Night shift
- CNA
- Per diem
- CNA
- Day shift
- RN
- Per diem
Registered Nurse - SMH - Med/Surg - Per Diem
Posted last week
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
Registered Nurse - Psych - Per Diem
Posted last week
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
Registered Nurse - Surgical Services - Full time
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Evening shift
- RN
- Night shift
Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Care - Part Time First Shift
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
Registered Nurse - Pulmonary - Part Time (First Shift)
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- RN
Registered Nurse - Home Health - Per Diem
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- Per diem
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See all 143 roles at Valley Health SystemSources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Valley-Health-System-New-Jersey-Reviews-E20534.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Valley-Health-System-New-Jersey-EI_IE20534.11,42.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Valley-Health-System-(new-Jersey)-1/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- valleyhealth.com
Employer website
- valleyhealth.com/services/nursing-valley/nursing-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- valleyhealthcareers.com/career-areas/nursing
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- valleyhealthcareers.com
The short version · as of 2026
- valleyhospitalfoundation.org/campaign/case-for-support/partnerships
The short version · as of 2026
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