Nurse Residency Program
Nursing
Updated on 9/20/2025

Atlantic Health System
Compensation Overview
$43/hr
Summit, NJ, USA + 4 more
More locations: Morristown, NJ, USA | Stanhope, NJ, USA | Wayne, NJ, USA | Branchville, NJ, USA
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Atlantic Health System’s Hire Learner Nurse Residency Program is one year focused on building a solid foundation for your nursing career. The program includes classroom, simulation, and unit-based preceptorship while focusing on the continuum of care. Our program includes classroom, simulation, and unit-based preceptorship while focusing on the continuum of care.
Pay rate is $43.00 per hour.
This posting is for all locations within Atlantic Health System. A team member will speak with you about available opportunities at:
- Morristown Medical Center
- Overlook Medical Center
- Chilton Medical Center
- Newton Medical Center
- Hackettstown Medical Center
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Medical Group
Program criteria:
- Non-BSN graduates will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of employment
- All participants are asked to agree to a 2-year employment commitment at Atlantic Health System
- An official transcript and two letters of recommendation from nursing instructors will be required once you are in the interview process
This program will:
- Promote the development of professional relationships across the interdisciplinary team.
- Strengthen self-confidence and competence in the ability to provide leadership at the point of care.
- Foster professional growth and personal satisfaction through individual development plans.
- Improve knowledge of policies, procedures, and resources.
- Increase clinical competence and confidence.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Program required
- BSN or equivalent preferred
- All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date
License/Certification:
- A valid NJ Nursing License or a valid Compact Nursing License required upon hire
- BLS certification required
Relevant Experience:
- Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant experience is preferred
- Completion of a nursing extern program is preferred
- Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) and immersion students preferred

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