Registered Nurse (RN), New Grad

Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Job Type: Full-Time
Commitment-Incentive Bonus: $20000

Your Experience Matters

At Wilson Medical Center we believe your transition from student to professional nurse should be supported celebrated and filled with opportunities to grow. Here youre not just valued as an employee youre valued as a person. As a new graduate RN youll join a mission-driven team dedicated to making communities healthier while building the foundation for a long successful nursing career.

This posting is for all new graduate RNs completing their program by Spring 2026. Our next residency cohort begins June . Please include your preferred department when applying.

We will be conducting onsite interviews during the last two weeks of April. Candidates who are selected and successfully complete their NCLEX can anticipate a tentative start date in the last two weeks of June.

Nurse Residency Program Highlights

• $20000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus
• A year-long cohort with fellow new graduate nurses
• Earn CEs for your first licensure renewal
• Dedicated clinical preceptor throughout orientation
• Participation in simulation experiences
• Rotations through specialty areas
• Ongoing mentorship from a nurse educator

How Youll Contribute

Youll make an impact by:

• Delivering safe evidence-based care with the support of experienced preceptors
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to shape exceptional patient experiences
• Leveraging advanced technology and clinical tools to support patient well-being
• Participating in structured learning simulation and specialty rotations
• Building confidence and competence through hands-on practice and mentorship

Why Join Wilson Medical Center

Wilson Medical Center offers the perfect balance of hands-on learning and a supportive close-knit culture where new nurses thrive. Our 294-bed facility has served Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years offering services in orthopedics cardiology general surgery womens care emergency medicine imaging and more. We also operate nine multi-specialty clinics a wound center radiation/oncology center rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5star daycare.

New graduates gain strong clinical foundations across a variety of units:

• Medical-Surgical Units (2) broad exposure to diverse patient populations
• Telemetry Unit develop strong cardiac and monitoring skills
• Intensive/Intermediate Care Unit care for high-acuity patients alongside experienced clinicians
• Adult Behavioral Health Unit build therapeutic communication skills and support patients with mental health needs
• Womens Services (Labor & Delivery Postpartum) maternal newborn and gynecological care
• Emergency Department dynamic fast-paced environment with strong providernurse collaboration
• Operating Room (OR) exposure to surgical procedures sterile technique and perioperative workflows
• Endoscopy assist with diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures and develop procedural nursing skills

What truly sets Wilson apart is our culture. We are a walkthroughthehallsandsayhi kind of place. Leadership is approachable preceptors are invested and teamwork is genuine. Youll feel supported seen and valued from your very first day.

Why Live in Wilson

Wilson North Carolina is an ideal place for new nurses to launch their careers. The city offers:

• A friendly small-town feel with the perks of a growing community
• Local restaurants coffee shops and seasonal Farmers Markets
• Outdoor recreation at Wilson and Buckhorn Lake paddle boarding fishing walking trails
• The annual Whirligig Festival
• The upcoming Wilson Warbirds MiLB team debuting in 2026
• Quick access to Raleigh for concerts entertainment and RDU Airport

Wilson is a place where you can build your career and enjoy a balanced fulfilling life.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage
• Medical plans starting as low as $10 per pay period
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees

Financial Protection & PTO

• Life accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave
• Generous paid time off

Financial & Career Growth

• Tuition assistance and certification support
• Student loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Well-Being

• Mental physical and financial wellness programs
• Free gym memberships
• Virtual care and mental health services
• Employee discount programs

Professional Development

• Ongoing education and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time employees

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current NC RN license or eligibility to practice in a Nurse Licensure Compact state
• Diploma in Nursing ADN or higher from an accredited program
• 06 months RN experience
• American Heart Association BLS required
• ACLS PALS and/or NRP required within 6 months of hire (based on unit placement)

Connect With a Recruiter

Not ready to apply or have questions
Contact Justin Cruthers at .

About Wilson Medical Center & Lifepoint Health

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network spanning 29 states with a mission of Making Communities Healthier. We believe success is achieved through talented people and we are committed to creating workplaces where employees can grow thrive and build meaningful careers.

EEOC Statement

Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.