Registered Nurse New Graduate Residency Program

Saratoga Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is seeking Registered Nurses for a comprehensive one-year residency program designed for new graduates. This full-time position combines clinical practice with structured educational seminars focused on professional development, quality, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and the professional nursing role in critical care.

As a resident nurse in the ICU, you will provide direct patient care to critically ill patients while developing advanced clinical competencies under mentorship. You will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, therapeutic interventions, medication administration, IV therapy management, and pain management. You will communicate effectively with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and leadership using evidence-based communication frameworks such as SBAR. Documentation must be complete, timely, and concise.

You will employ critical thinking skills to analyze patient data from multiple sources, support clinical decision-making, and solve problems using evidence-based practice. You will engage in relationship-based care that centers patients and families in all care processes, protecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights while advocating for their needs. You will manage your own workload and material resources effectively by prioritizing care needs and adapting to changes in patient condition and assignments.

You will apply leadership skills appropriate to your role and experience level, coordinate care within the interdisciplinary team, and actively participate in professional practice through committees, councils, or professional organizations. You will incorporate patient and family education into care delivery, assessing learning barriers and providing information tailored to individual needs.

This residency requires flexibility in scheduling.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a GPA of 3.5 or greater
• Active Registered Nurse license for New York State
• Two professional letters of recommendation

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Previous ICU experience, such as ICU Technician experience

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Night shift

Compensation

• Salary range: $38.00-$39.00 per hour