Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg Nurse Residency (June 2027)
Glens Falls, New York
Posted Sep 21 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg
- License
- RN license
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg Nurse Residency (June 2027)
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.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for New York staff rolesNew York staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $55/hr, across 1,813 postings.
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 differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What ongoing unit support is 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.
Original listing
Posted on Albany Med Health System’s careers page.
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Start Your Nursing Career at Glens Falls Hospital As a new graduate nurse at Glens Falls Hospital, you’ll participate in our ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program with a Magnet-recognized organization committed to nursing excellence and professional development. Designed to support the transition from nursing school to professional practice, the program combines structured orientation, hands-on clinical experience, educational sessions, and ongoing mentorship throughout your first year. You’ll work alongside experienced nurses, dedicated preceptors, and Clinical Nurse Educators who are committed to helping you build confidence, strengthen clinical judgement, and establish a strong foundation for a successful nursing career.
What to Expect Rotational experience across Glens Falls Hospital’s Medical-Surgical (Medical, Inpatient Oncology, Surgical, and Telemetry) units before matching to a home unit. The matching process involves review of open positions, collaboration with nurse leaders, and your feedback. Dedicated preceptor support and individualized clinical orientation Orientation progress meetings to support professional growth and development Six months of structured educational sessions focused on clinical skills, critical thinking, prioritization, communication, and patient safety Ongoing mentorship from a Clinical Nurse Educator throughout your first year A professional development day focused on peer support, career development, and nursing excellence Opportunity to begin your career with a Magnet-recognized organization and ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $38.00 to $43.00 per hour.
Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Qualifications/Experience Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred; new hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire. Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
Build Your Nursing Career At Glens Falls Hospital, we're committed to supporting your growth beyond your first year of practice. Through mentorship programs, tuition reimbursement, our Clinical Ladder Program, and ongoing professional development opportunities, you'll have the resources and support needed to build a rewarding long-term nursing career. Glens Falls Hospital Nursing Glens Falls Hospital is proud to be a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 10% of hospitals nationwide to earn this distinction.
Magnet Recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, professional development, nursing leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement. As a member of our nursing team, you'll experience shared governance, engaged leadership, and opportunities to grow your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: Glens Falls Hospital Nurse Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
The current sites included in this accreditation designation are
- Glens Falls Hospital
The current workplace settings included in this accreditation designation are:
- Medical-Surgical
- Critical Care
- Emergency Department
What's around it?
Glens Falls, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,077/mo
- Household income
- $67,788/yr, all local households, not nurse pay