WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Cary, North Carolina
The Clinical Nurse Resident provides comprehensive nursing care to patients and families through individualized plans based on physical, psychological, and socioeconomic assessments. The role involves implementing physician orders and adhering to professional nursing standards and patient-centered care principles.
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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
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
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Candidates must be Registered Nurses with either a Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing. The program is specifically for May 2026 graduates or those with less than one year of RN experience by June 2026.
Market context
Emergency Department resident nurse roles in North Carolina often draw interest from new graduates and early-career RNs because they offer structured entry into a fast-paced specialty. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already meet the residency timing and licensure requirements, and this role is limited to May 2026 graduates or RNs with less than one year of experience by June 2026. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time; review your RN degree path and graduation timeline before applying.