About this role
Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence at WakeMed!
Our upcoming Nurse Residency cohort is designed for May 2026 graduates and recent graduates who will have less than one year of RN experience by June 2026.
WakeMed’s Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, one-year experience that blends clinical practice with educational development to support your transition from student to professional nurse. You’ll thrive in an educationally rich, emotionally supportive environment that has consistently achieved a retention rate of over 90%—a testament to the program’s success!
This is more than a residency; it’s the start of a rewarding career where you’ll build lifelong connections, gain expert mentorship, and become part of the WakeMed family. If you’re ready to grow personally and professionally while making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to begin your journey.
Clinical Nurse Resident Role Overview
The Clinical Nurse Resident provides comprehensive nursing care to patients and families through an individualized plan of care. This plan is guided by patient assessments—including physical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors—and physician orders for treatment, education, and care.
The role supports WakeMed’s mission, values, and patient care standards while incorporating:
- ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act
- WakeMed’s Professional Practice Model
- Patient & Family Centered Care principles, which include:
- Dignity & Respect – Honor patient and family perspectives and choices
- Information Sharing – Communicate complete, unbiased information in a supportive way
- Participation – Encourage and support involvement in care and decision-making
- Collaboration – Work together with patients and families to deliver care
Department Description
Why Start Your Nursing Career at WakeMed?
- Magnet Recognition with Distinction™ – WakeMed is the first health system in NC and one of only 47 worldwide to earn this highest honor for nursing excellence.
- Top Hospital to Work For in NC
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of the Best Employers for Diversity
- Relocation Incentives for out-of-state hires
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Tuition Reimbursement to keep your education moving forward
- Free Onsite Parking
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Ladder – RN I–IV based on education and experience
At WakeMed, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a supportive environment, growth opportunities, and a team that values your future.
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
No Experience Required
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Nurse Resident provides comprehensive nursing care to patients and families through individualized care plans. This includes assessments of physical, psychological, and socioeconomic factors, guided by physician orders.
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