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CentraState Healthcare System

Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program - (Neuro Sciences Unit 4E) - NIGHTS

CentraState Healthcare System Freehold, NJ 07728, US
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Overview

REGISTERED NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Spring 2026

Medical/Surgical Specialty - Neuro Unit

 

The RN Residency Program is designed for the soon-to-be or newly licensed or an RN with less than one year of experience.

 

Our  mission is to prepare RNs to successfully transition to practice by strengthening clinical skills and establishing a shared knowledge base that bridges the classroom academic experience with the hands-on clinical hospital experience.

 

Within CentraState Medical Center, Neuroscience Unit 4 East offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of neuroscience in a supportive and engaging environment. This 28-bed unit cares for patients experiencing a wide range of neurological and spinal conditions, including stroke, brain injury, TIA, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. It is a unit where nurses and support staff can sharpen their clinical skills and grow into a specialty that is both challenging and rewarding. With self-scheduling and a favorable nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 4 or 5, the unit is led by seasoned management who are deeply familiar with CentraState’s core values and committed to providing the feedback, guidance, and encouragement essential for professional growth. 

 

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for an RN Resident. The RN Residency Program at CentraState is designed to provide a structured transition into practice for newly licensed Registered Nurses at CentraState Healthcare System. The program includes preceptorship, progressive clinical experience, didactic, and simulation experience. This twelve-month orientation offers great flexibility in meeting your individual needs.  It is a time for continued learning, as well as an opportunity to develop the confidence and comfort to work independently in the hospital setting.

Responsibilities

As a Resident, you will:

  • Completed over the course of 12 months, our program is focused on giving the newly licensed RN a strong foundation of key elements in the nursing profession such as:
    • Leadership
    • Critical Thinking
    • Professional Development
  • Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that builds confidence and competence through:
    • Structured didactic content and curriculum
    • Simulated lab experiences led by committed staff
    • Informal mentoring and coaching
    • Dedicated clinical preceptors who guide learning to ensure you progress at your own pace and acquire skills necessary to establish clinical competency and independent practice
  • Be hired as a full-time, benefit eligible employee
  • Competitive starting pay and total rewards package
  • Balance between classroom learning and on-the-floor exposure
  • Be paired with a trained and experienced preceptor on your unit
  • Given a gradual increase in responsibility over time
  • Will receive off-unit experience with the Wound Care Team and Respiratory Therapy Department.
  • Build on your clinical, technical, and critical thinking skills
  • Learn effective delegation and organizational skills
  • Constant engagement with assigned nurse educator, nurse manager  and preceptor to ensure clinical skill & critical thinking development

Qualifications

  • Must be a soon-to-be or newly licensed RN or have less than one year of working RN experience.
  • Must have a BSN or ASN degree, passed the NCLEX and have a NJ RN license before the employment start date.
  • Must have BLS certification.
  • Starting salary $44.00 hr.
  • All offers will be for Full Time only.   No guarantee of shift (may be selected to work day or night shift upon completion of orientation)
  • Start date will be March 23rd (must be licensed by the start date).

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

 

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

 

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

 

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

 

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

 

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

 

What We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
  • Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
  • Continuing Education / Onsite Training
  • A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
  • Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
  • Magnet recognized healthcare facility

 

Compensation Range: $44.00 - $74.80 per hour

 

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

 

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.

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