New Graduate RN Residency, Surgical Step Down (36 Hours, Night)

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

New Graduate RN Residency for March 2026 start date.

The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at BMC assists in the transition to practice for newly licensed nurses. Nurse residency or nurse transition programs reduce turnover and improve critical thinking/ clinical decision-making skills thus impacting patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction. Please read the application instructions thoroughly. 
Boston Medical Center has developed a comprehensive new graduate nurse transition to practice program incorporating the Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies. New graduate nurses are hired into the institution in cohorts. After the training (4 Months), RN's will assume a position on a Step Down unit. The units request a two-year commitment after investing the new graduate RN.

The role is designated for nurses who have graduated from nursing school within the twelve (12) months before their date of hire and encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum.  The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and following established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice. Reports to the Unit Nurse Director.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete an online application which includes attaching the following (as one PDF): 

• Resume
• Letter of Intent

If selected to interview, candidates can expect a potential start date on March 2026.

Candidates must apply only to the Step Down New Grad program. Candidates who also apply to posted RN positions for experienced nurses will not be considered. The only entry into BMC as a new grad is via a New Grad Residency. 

Active BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers is required. 

Flu Vaccination required prior to start. 

Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing preferred prior to start date

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Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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