Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED), Nurse Residency Program

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Emergency Department (ED) Nurse New Graduate or Experienced RN (No ED Experience Required)

We are seeking compassionate, motivated Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Department team. This opportunity is intentionally designed to attract both new graduate nurses and experienced RNs seeking to transition into emergency care , even without prior ED experience.

This role offers a structured, high-support onboarding pathway within a positive professional practice environment that prioritizes nurse engagement, shared decision-making, and clinical excellence.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

Comprehensive ED Transition Program

A structured orientation that integrates didactic learning, simulation, and progressive clinical immersion to support safe, confident practice.

Dedicated Mentorship & Preceptorship

Individualized support from experienced emergency nurses and clinical educators, fostering both competence and professional confidence.

Nationally Aligned Professional Development

Program design aligned with Emergency Nurses Association standards, incorporating evidence-based emergency nursing practices and specialty-specific competencies.

Hands-On, High-Acuity Experience

Exposure to a diverse patient population with opportunities to rapidly build critical thinking, prioritization, and clinical expertise.

Positive Practice Environment (Pathway-Aligned)

Our Emergency Department reflects the principles of a Pathway to Excellence organizationsupporting:

• Shared decision-making and nurse voice in practice
• Strong leadership accessibility and support
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and respect
• Focus on well-being, recognition, and professional growth

Ideal Candidate Profile

• New graduate RN eager to begin a career in emergency nursing or
• Experienced RN seeking a supported transition into the ED setting
• Commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• RN License valid in the state of NH
• Current ACLS and PALS certification (or obtained upon hire)
• BSN minimum education preferred

Our Commitment to Nursing Excellence

As part of our commitment to a Pathway to Excellence culture , we actively invest in:

• Professional development and lifelong learning
• Evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Recognition of nursing contributions
• Work environments that promote autonomy, accountability, and engagement

You will be joining a team where nurses are empowered to influence practice, contribute to outcomes, and grow professionally within a culture grounded in respect and collaboration.

Why Join Us

This is more than a transition roleit is an intentional career pathway into emergency nursing within an organization that prioritizes both clinical excellence and the well-being of its nurses .

Start your emergency nursing career with usno prior ED experience required, just a passion to learn and provide exceptional care.

In addition to Dartmouth Healths highly competitive total compensation package, Valley Regional employees gain access to an array of exceptional benefitsincluding an on-site fitness center, innovative wellness initiatives with reimbursement, and generous tuition reimbursement. These offerings are designed to support your personal growth, well-being, and career advancement, making Valley Regional an outstanding place to work. Start your application now; we are excited to meet the next member of our outstanding team!

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Pay Range: $36.5 - $51.38;
• Work Status: 72;
• Employment Type: Full time;
• Job ID: 3779

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.