Nurse Residency Program | New Nurse Graduates - All Main Line Health Hospitals

Nursing Graduates (Residents)

Main Line Health's Nurse Residency Program is a year-long initiative designed to support and guide new graduate nurses as they begin their first professional role. The program emphasizes the development of clinical skills, patient-driven outcomes, and professional growth. The curriculum fosters critical thinking and helps new nurses use data-driven outcomes to enhance patient safety and care quality.

As a newly licensed registered nurse in this full-time position, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and shift differential. The program includes a precepted orientation tailored to the specific clinical specialty and the individual learning needs of each participant. Throughout this transition, ongoing supervision, training, and educational opportunities will be available.

Timeline:

• Rolling application period: August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026
• Interviewing: virtual interviews will be scheduled for all selected applicants starting in early September 2026.
• Employment start dates: November 2026 to March 2027 pending RN license status.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ASN, or BSN), with graduation occurring within the past 12 months or within the next 6 months.
• Diploma and ASN graduates must be actively enrolled in a BSN program within 6 months of their employment start date and must successfully obtain a BSN within 3 years of their employment start date.
• A preferred cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Specialty unit application submission deadlines:

• Intensive Care Units / Progressive Care /Stepdown Units: Apply by 8/31/2026
• Mother Baby/Labor & Delivery/NICU/Pediatrics: Apply by 8/31/2026
• Emergency Department: Apply by 8/31/2026
• All other acute care units: Apply by 10/31/2026

Main Line Health Hospital locations include:

• Bryn Mawr Hospital
• Lankenau Medical Center
• Paoli Hospital
• Riddle Hospital

Shift/Hours:

• Full Time: 36 hours per week
• Must be able to work full time night shift.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Weekend requirement: will not exceed every other weekend, based on unit needs.
• Holidays: Varied, depending on unit schedule.

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $44.00 per hour, plus shift differential.
• Benefits: Eligible for full-time benefits coverage.

Required Application Materials:

• Updated Resume Include your anticipated graduation date (Month/Year).
• Current BLS/CPR Card.
• Unofficial Transcript Must show your cumulative GPA.
• Clinical Narrative Please click here for more information on how to submit your clinical narrative.
• Additional requirement: On-Demand Video Response This request will be sent to you after the submission and review of your completed application. Submission of your video response is required for interview consideration.

Posting Instructions for Required Materials:

• Attach all required documents as separate PDF or Word files when applying.
• Ensure that documents are clearly visible and legible. Documents that are not viewable will not be considered.
• Name each document using the following format: Last Name-First Name-Document Title. Example: Smith-John-Resume.

Important Reminders:

• By submitting your application to this posting, you will be considered for all Nurse Resident positions available.
• While we strive to accommodate each applicant's preferred unit, placement is based on available positions, timing, and the overall applicant pool.
• Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask that you refrain from contacting Human Resources regarding the status of your application. Please check your candidate profile for all application status updates.
• We appreciate your interest in Main Line Health's Nurse Residency Program!