RN New Grad/Nurse Residency
Martinsville, Virginia
You'll join a team-based environment focused on high-acuity patient care and professional growth.
Posted Oct 23 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Days or nights, 7a-7p 3 12- hour shifts Days (7a-7p) Nights (7a-7P) every other weekend3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Telehealth focused on high-acuity patient carehigh-acuity patients
- License
- RN license RN Licensure
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Our evidence-based Nurse Residency Program provides hands-on, structured support to help you transition from a new graduate to a confident, competent registered nurse.
- License
- RN license RN Licensure
- Education
- Degree from an accredited nursing school
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
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 →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Virginia staff postingsVirginia staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $51/hr, across 1,969 postings.
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid participation throughout all phases of the residency programPaid participation throughout all phases of the program
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employeesComprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insuranceLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- BenefitsShort- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
- BenefitsTuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company matchHigher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- BenefitsMental, physical and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships and virtual careEmployee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Paid participation in nurse residency program
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave and paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
The role and schedule
- Hours stated
- 3 12- hour shifts Days (7a-7p) Nights (7a-7P) every other weekend
- Weekends
- every other weekend 3 12- hour shifts Days (7a-7p) Nights (7a-7P) every other weekend
- Details
- 220-bed acute-care hospital Sovah Health - Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program You’ll be automatically enrolled in our comprehensive 12-month program, structured across three key phases: clinical competence, culture transition, and leadership development.
- Your preceptor
- A preceptor is assigned to you Dedicated one-on-one support from a trained preceptor to help you build clinical skills and transition to managing your own patient assignments
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What ongoing unit support is included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Sovah Health - Martinsville’s careers page.
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New Grad Registered Nurse (RN)
Schedule
3 12- hour shifts Days (7a-7p) Nights (7a-7P) every other weekend Hourly Range : $31.49 - $34.00 Your Experience Matters Sovah Health - Martinsville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. At Lifepoint Health, as a New Graduate RN, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you begin your nursing career. Our evidence-based Nurse Residency Program provides hands-on, structured support to help you transition from a new graduate to a confident, competent registered nurse.
You’ll be automatically enrolled in our comprehensive 12-month program, structured across three key phases: clinical competence, culture transition, and leadership development. Each phase is thoughtfully designed to guide your growth, strengthen your skills, and build confidence in delivering patient care.
You’ll benefit from
Paid participation throughout all phases of the program Flexible, self-paced learning through engaging modules and knowledge checks Dedicated one-on-one support from a trained preceptor to help you build clinical skills and transition to managing your own patient assignments Exposure to key topics such as patient safety, communication, healthcare business, and change management Completion of a Capstone project focused on evidence-based practice, with guidance and support every step of the way
More about our team
At Sovah Health – Martinsville we have a supportive, team‑based environment focused on high‑acuity patient care and professional growth. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll join a dedicated team where your skills, compassion, and clinical expertise make a direct and meaningful impact every day. How you’ll contribute
A New Graduate RN who excels in this role
Demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care by performing comprehensive assessments, identifying patient needs, and initiating appropriate interventions. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members to deliver safe, high-quality care. Exhibits adaptability and resilience while effectively managing time and prioritizing patient care in a fast-paced environment. Shows curiosity and a willingness to learn by asking questions, seeking feedback, and continuously building clinical knowledge and confidence.
What we’re looking for
Passionate New Graduates who have a Degree from an accredited nursing school RN Licensure BCLS Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Comprehensive
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. More about Sovah Health - Martinsville Sovah Health – Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Martinsville Community for over 50 years.
We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, as well as the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We are also proud members of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.
EEOC Statement
Sovah Health – Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health – Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
What's around it?
Martinsville, VA
Living costs about the same as the US average