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New Grad RN Nurse Residency Medical Unit

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Reston Hospital Center

Reston, Virginia

You'll complete a year-long residency as a Resident II RN, building hands-on clinical and critical thinking skills.

Posted Oct 28 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting
Residency medical unit New Grad RN Nurse Residency Medical Unit
License
RN license Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the StateRN license or Graduate Nurse in the state
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program New Grad RN Nurse Residency Medical Unit
License
RN license or Graduate Nurse in the state Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
Certification
BLS within 30 days of employmentAfter hire · within 30 days of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
Certification
ACLS within 1 year of employmentAfter hire · within 1 year of employment Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
Education
Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
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.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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
In range for Virginia staff rolesVirginia staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $51/hr, across 1,967 postings.
Pay reviews
Pay set by skills and years of experience
Pay reviews
Typical hire lands below the range midpoint The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, prescription, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine coverageComprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • BenefitsFree counseling and referral servicesWellbeingsupport, including free counseling and referral services
  • BenefitsPaid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage and leaves of absenceTime away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Benefits401(k) with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of serviceincluding a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • BenefitsTuition, student loan and certification support, plus a Galen College of Nursing partnershipEducationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • BenefitsFertility, adoption, life insurance, auto and home insurance, and consumer discounts
More benefits (13)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Loan assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Family leave

The role and schedule

Day to day
Medication administration Perform the administration of prescribed medications.
Day to day
Patient and family teaching Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Start
Start date November 30, 2026 This position begins November 30th, 2026.
Details
230+ bed hospital Our 230+ bed hospital
Details
Monthly educational sessions Monthly educational sessions.
Details
Skills evaluated through hands-on simulations Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
Details
Some travel for training Some travel maybe needed for training

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.

The workplace

Reston Hospital Center logo
Reston Hospital Center
Community Hospital

Reston Hospital Center is a 243-bed acute care hospital located in Reston, Virginia, serving the Greater Reston community. It is part of HCA Virginia Health System, which is the Commonwealth of Virginia's most comprehensive medical provider network comprising 14 hospitals,…

243 beds

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, 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?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

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Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.38 - $56.06 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Reston Hospital Center , you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

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 II Registered 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Reston Hospital Center provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

  • Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
  • Monthly educational sessions.
  • Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
  • Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.

Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.

This position begins November 30th, 2026.

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.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role

  • Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
  • Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
  • Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
  • Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
  • Other Certifications maybe required during 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 maybe needed for training

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeingsupport, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirementresources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care.

Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities.

Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.

At Reston Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

  • Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Reston Hospital Center family! We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What's around it?

In Reston, VA

Reston, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$2,231/mo
Household income
$148,710/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Reston, VA

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