Scotland Health Nurse Residency Program
Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc
Laurinburg, North Carolina
Posted Oct 15 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Scotland Health Nurse Residency Program
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc’s careers page.
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Department
Scotland Memorial Hospital - Medical
Education
Registered Nurse Residency Program
Status
Full time
Shift
Various (United States of America)
Schedule Details/Additional Information
- Minimum Requirements- Current NC or Multistate RN licensure; CPR Certification
- Preferred At Hire- Nationally recognized by ANCC; ACLS; PALS
- Graduate Of Nursing Program
Job Description
Scotland health care system is recruiting new nurse graduates
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS For July 2027 Start Date
The program offers
Nursing Orientation and Skills Development Clinical Workshops
Classes and Continuing Education
A supportive environment specifically designed for the new nurse. Specially trained nurse preceptors who provide mentoring and guidance.
To be eligible you must
- Be a new graduate with RN license or eligible to take the NCLEX
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Provide two letters of reference from a clinical instructor during the interview process
- If offered a Nurse Residency position, a RN license will be required prior to start date in July 2027
This is a Full-Time position in our Nurse Residency Program. Once an applicant applies, our recruitment team will respond with Interview Information and next steps! Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.
Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health.
Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That’s why we offer: Competitive compensation Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you.
Join our team today!
What's around it?
Laurinburg, NC
Living costs about 6% below the US average