Winter Resident Registered Nurse, Geriatrics / Pulmonary, Full Time, Night

Valley Health System

$94K — $118K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • New Graduate RN with no prior RN/LPN work experience or less than 6 months of experience
  • Must possess BSN obtained in May or August 2026
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 required
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare providers is mandatory
  • Must obtain New Jersey RN License two weeks before residency starts
  • Related clinical experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert geriatric care tailored to the needs of older adults
  • Manage and treat patients with pulmonary conditions such as COPD and pneumonia
  • Provide cardiac care for patients with heart failure and arrhythmias
  • Follow orientation procedures beginning on day shift before transitioning to night shift
  • Participate in ongoing training and education as part of residency
  • Engage in team-based care alongside experienced nurses

Benefits

  • Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
  • Supplemental Voluntary Benefits like Disability Insurance and Legal Support
  • Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Center Membership Discount
  • Day Care Discounts for Various Facilities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Winter 2026 New Graduate RN Residency Program (to begin early December 2026)

Deadline To Apply Is 12:00 PM Monday, August 17th, 2026.

  • Please apply only if you are a New Graduate RN with no prior RN/LPN work experience or have less than 6 months of LPN/RN experience


  • Please be advised, due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each and every candidate. You will only be contacted if we would like to invite you in for consideration.


  • We are ONLY considering BSN new graduates who graduated in May or August of 2026


The program requirements are as follows:

  • Only Applicants graduating with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing are being considered at this time.


  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.


  • You must list your current GPA on your resume AND indicate why Geriatrics is your area of preference in your cover letter.


Please note: Failure to submit a cover letter t and a resume that includes your GPA will result in your application not being considered.

  • N7A Geriatrics/ Pulmonary- Focused on delivering expert care to geriatric patients with complex medical conditions, our unit specializes in:

    NICHE geriatric care tailored to the unique needs of older adults

    Pulmonary expertise in managing COPD, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions

    Cardiac care for heart failure, arrhythmias, and related cardiovascular issues
  • All resident positions are for the NIGHT SHIFT ONLY! You will be hired onto the day shift for the beginning of your orientation and will be transitioned to the night shift at some point in the first six months.


  • Current American Heart Association BLS for the healthcare provider certification is required upon entering the program and it must be valid for a minimum of 3 months post the start date of the program.


  • You must successfully obtain a New Jersey Registered Nurse License (not just the license number) by at least two weeks before the residency start date to enter into the program. Please note that license reciprocity from another state can take approximately 3 months to receive; therefore, it is strongly recommended that you take the NCLEX in New Jersey if you plan on working in New Jersey.


  • Related working clinical experience is a plus.


Job Location
The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift
Night (United States of America)

Benefits
  • Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
  • Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
  • 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
  • Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities


Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 (per hour)

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