New grads
A 12-month residency supports new graduate nurses
Vanderbilt University Medical Center says the program provides a foundation for new graduate nurses transitioning into professional nursing.
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“Vanderbilt Health is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.”
Vanderbilt Health has a 12-month Nurse Residency Program, Vanderbilt Health has a Nurse Residency Program accredited with distinction by ANCC, and VUMC contributes $500 monthly toward student loans for eligible nurses in good standing.
- Roles refreshed Nov 1, 2026
- Pay only where Vanderbilt Health or a posting states it
- open roles
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Why nurses choose Vanderbilt Health
Growth
Professional development activities continue through the first year
VUMC offers activities in delegation, time management, resiliency, patient engagement, cultural competency, ethical decision-making, evidence-based practice and quality initiatives.
vumc.orgBenefits
Eligible nurses can receive up to $24,000 in loan repayment
VUMC contributes $500 monthly toward student loans for nurses in good standing. Eligible nurses can participate for four years.
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Roles from Vanderbilt Health
Registered Nurse, Stepdown, Full-time nights, Clarksville
Posted 4 days ago
- RN
- 8–12 week orientation
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Day shift
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Monday - Friday (8 hour shifts)
- Dermatology MOHS Clinical
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
- LPN
- Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (or 8:30am - 5pm)
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Days 7am-7pm
- JAT 12 Neuroscience Acute Care 40
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Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 6 of the 48 roles in our sample welcome new grads
- LPNs and LVNs: 13 of the 48 roles in our sample accept an LPN or LVN
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and Benefits
- Staff praise the benefits package and competitive PRN rates, though some report base salaries lag behind or compare poorly given high living costs.
Sources
- Staffing and Workload
- Employees note that system growth is outpacing staffing levels, creating heavy bedside workloads and chaotic shifts.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg- Culture and Colleagues
- Staff consistently highlight supportive, pleasant coworkers and strong professional development opportunities.
Sources
More review themes
- Parking and Commuting
- Reviewers frequently cite expensive and frustrating employee parking arrangements as a pain point.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
Staff report that system growth is outpacing staffing, which shows up as heavy bedside workloads and chaotic shifts.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg
Living in Nashville, TN
Nashville pairs a cost of living roughly 4% below the national average with distinct neighborhood pockets.
Browse roles in Nashville- Metro price level · Nashville area
- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 96.3 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
What to ask the recruiter (5)
- 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?
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Common questions
Does Vanderbilt Health hire new grads?
6 of the 48 roles in our sample welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 39 roles with a stated shift in our sample, 21 are day shifts, 14 are night shifts, 3 are evening shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (4), psych (4), stepdown (4), dermatology (3) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Vanderbilt Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Sources (3)
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Vanderbilt-University-Medical-Center-EI_IE34889.11,47.htm
Research · as of 2024
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Vanderbilt-University-Medical-Center-RVW89676283.htm
Research, The hard parts · as of 2026
- vumc.org/nurse-residency-program/home
Employer website, Research, In its words, Why nurses choose Vanderbilt Health · as of 2026
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