Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Residency, Medical/Surgical Nursing
Maryville, Tennessee
Staffing partner
This role comes through Vetted Solutions, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Jul 30 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN license
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, 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 Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Residency, Medical/Surgical Nursing
The workplace
- Staffing partner
- Vetted Solutions
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for 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
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Role
Overview
This position involves participating in a Nurse Residency Program, completing all required coursework, clinical competencies, and professional development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Gather patient data, perform assessments, and develop care plans under supervision of a licensed RN. Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care, including treatments, patient education, and discharge instructions. Record care activities, monitor patient status, and communicate changes effectively. Delegate tasks appropriately, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. Recognize and address emergency situations, advocate for patients, and respect patient rights.
Qualifications & Skills
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with an Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Current RN license or temporary/graduate license with NCLEX eligibility. No prior experience required; candidates with more than 12 months are ineligible. Strong critical thinking, communication, and adherence to safety policies.
Additional Information: This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, with variable work shifts and location in a medical/surgical unit. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and professional growth within a team environment.
What's around it?
Maryville, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,157/mo
- Household income
- $81,963/yr, all local households, not nurse pay