Clinical Nurse, Resident - Spring 2026 - Neonatal ICU

Overview

This new grad Resident cohort primarily targets December 2025 new grads as well as new grads who have previously graduated but will not have one or more years of RN experience by February 2026.

WakeMed’s nurse residency is a one-year program that offers clinical and educational activities to facilitate professional and personal growth for the new nurse graduate. This educationally rich and emotionally supportive environment provides a positive transition to nursing practice and is a program that has maintained a retention rate of greater than 90%! Our residency is a wonderful way to begin your career and develop lifelong relationships as well as mentor within the WakeMed family.

The highly specialized Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery (NICU) offers 48 patient beds, including 26 single private rooms. The Clinical Nurse will receive training and provide family centered care and work with a highly skilled neonatology staff. The NICU provides care for premature and critically ill babies, admitting more than 600 infants each year. The Clinical Nurse will care for infants that have life-threatening or potentially life-threatening disorders, requiring constant monitoring and immediate nursing and medical intervention, in an environment that optimizes neurological growth and infant outcomes.

The Clinical Nurse, Resident is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care.

The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education.

The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services.

The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care model.

The Four Key Concepts Of Are

Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful

Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose

Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care

Department Description

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

Nursing Benefits / Highlights

Magnet designated health system

Named the top hospital to work for in NC

Proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of the best employers for Diversity

Relocation incentive available for out-of-state

Competitive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Onsite Parking

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Ladder - RN I - IV, depending on education and experience

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

No Experience Required