Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2027

Thank you for your interest in our 2027 March Nurse Residency Program!

We are going to be connecting with qualified applicants starting in mid-November with updates on available units. Stay tuned!

Tufts Medical Center is recognized by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® for excellence in nursing. Magnet® recognition is the highest and most prestigious credential a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Magnet® recognition signals to nurses that the organization is committed to nursing.

The nurses at Tufts Medical Center are integral to everything we do. They are often the ones patients interact with first, and sometimes the ones they interact with the most. It’s a critically important role, so our nurses are well-supported, well-respected, and very well-appreciated!

There’s an intensity and a pace to be embraced. You will have responsibility and accountability the minute you pull on the scrubs. You need to be the kind of person who gives everything you've got. Our patients deserve the best. Our nurses give it to them.

Hours: 36-40 Hours, Day/Night Rotation Required

Job Summary

Tufts Medical Center’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a structured one year program designed to support newly licensed registered nurses in transitioning from an academic environment to professional nursing practice in an acute care. Our program is based on the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program and focuses on developing essential clinical, leadership, and professional skills necessary for success in a dynamic healthcare setting.

The role is designed for nurses who have graduated from nursing school within the twelve months before their date of hire.

Job Overview

The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 3. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 2. Specialty Nursing certifications.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$43.01 - $70.95based on full-time equivalent