New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Residency Program Winter 2027- Main Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia is an academic medical center.
- Eligibility
- ICUPedsMain ORAmbulatory
Posted Jul 31 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- ICU · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseLicensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, 12-month residency UVA Health's New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed for recent nursing graduates from Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in N
- License
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Check your license
- Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- Experience
- No experience required.
- Also asks
- Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
- Also asks
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 Charlottesville staff RN postingsCharlottesville staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $41/hr, across 34 postings.
- Overtime pay
- $38/hr
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term Disability
- Short-term Disability
More benefits (5)
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 12-month residency
The workplace
UVA Health is an integrated academic health system based in Charlottesville, Virginia, encompassing a world-class academic medical center, three community hospitals, a specialty rehabilitation hospital, and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Virginia. The academic medical…
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Nurse Residency Program | Winter 2027
Begin your nursing career in an academic medical center that invests in you from day one.
Launching your nursing career is one of the most defining moments of your professional life. At UVA Health, we take that responsibility seriously. From the moment you accept an offer of employment, you are enrolled into a structured, year-long residency that combines immersive clinical practice, extended preceptorship, and protected learning time. You will begin your career in an environment that expects excellence, supports growth, and trusts new graduate nurses with real responsibility while surrounding them with the mentorship and resources needed to succeed.
UVA Health's New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed for recent nursing graduates from Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs who are ready to transition into professional practice within a nationally recognized academic health system. This program offers a direct, supported pathway from graduation into meaningful clinical roles across inpatient, specialty areas, and ambulatory settings.
The Role
As a New Graduate Registered Nurse at UVA Health's University Medical Center, you step directly into a clinical role that balances high acuity patient care with intentional professional development. You are hired into a specific unit and grow within that practice through a thoughtfully designed residency experience.
In this role, you will
Deliver evidence based, patient centered nursing care within your hired specialty, which may include ICU, Pediatrics, Main OR, Ambulatory, and other specialty departments.
Work side by side with experienced RNs, physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members in a complex academic medical environment.
Participate in a structured, 12-month Nurse Residency Program that blends hands-on clinical practice with monthly education sessions focused on leadership development, patient outcomes, and the professional role of the nurse.
Build clinical judgment, prioritization, and confidence through extended preceptorship and progressive independence.
- Inpatient Nursing: $38.00 / hour
- Ambulatory Nursing: $36.00 / hour
- Main OR Nursing: $39.50 / hour
Minimum requirements
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience
No experience required.
Licensure
Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Physical demands
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U. S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.
UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U. S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
What's around it?
Charlottesville, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,540/mo
- Household income
- $74,824/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
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