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New Grad RN Residency General Surgery Trauma Unit

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Henrico Doctors' Hospital

Richmond, Virginia

Posted Jul 15 · New grads welcomed

Unit
General Surgery Trauma

What the listing says

Role

Orientation
Residency program
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Below most VA staff postings

VA staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 448 postings.

About this role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.

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Requirements

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
  • Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
  • No previous experience needed
  • Some travel may be needed for training
  • New graduate RN
  • Entry level

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Behavioral health services
  • Telemedicine services
  • Free counseling and referral services
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Richmond, Virginia
Median rent
$1,372/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$64,587/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Richmond area index 97.9, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
686

Richmond blends Civil War history with a growing arts scene and James River outdoor access. Virginia's capital offers a manageable pace, respected hospital systems, and neighborhoods like Carytown and the Fan District that give nurses a grounded, livable feel between shifts.

Map showing the location of Richmond, VA
Approximate location in Richmond, VA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Henrico Doctors' Hospital is part of HCA Virginia, a division of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's largest healthcare networks. Located in Richmond's West End, the hospital has served the surrounding communities for over 40 years and spans five campuses.…

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