Nurse Residency Program | Winter 2027
Begin your nursing career in an academic medical center that invests in you from day one.
Launching your nursing career is one of the most defining moments of your professional life. At UVA Health, we take that responsibility seriously. From the moment you accept an offer of employment, you are enrolled into a structured, year‑long residency that combines immersive clinical practice, extended preceptorship, and protected learning time. You will begin your career in an environment that expects excellence, supports growth, and trusts new graduate nurses with real responsibility while surrounding them with the mentorship and resources needed to succeed.
UVA Health’s New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed for recent nursing graduates from Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs who are ready to transition into professional practice within a nationally recognized academic health system. This program offers a direct, supported pathway from graduation into meaningful clinical roles across inpatient, specialty areas, and ambulatory settings.
As a New Graduate Registered Nurse at UVA Health’s University Medical Center, you step directly into a clinical role that balances high acuity patient care with intentional professional development. You are hired into a specific unit and grow within that practice through a thoughtfully designed residency experience.
Deliver evidence based, patient centered nursing care within your hired specialty, which may include ICU, Pediatrics, Main OR, Ambulatory, and other specialty departments.
Work side by side with experienced RNs, physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members in a complex academic medical environment.
Participate in a structured, 12‑month Nurse Residency Program that blends hands-on clinical practice with monthly education sessions focused on leadership development, patient outcomes, and the professional role of the nurse.
Build clinical judgment, prioritization, and confidence through extended preceptorship and progressive independence.
Inpatient Nursing: $38.00 / hour `
Ambulatory Nursing: $36.00 / hour
Main OR Nursing: $39.50 / hour
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: No experience required.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
