Looking for a residency that helps you transition from new RN to experienced pro? Then join our Memorial team today. Our evidence-based program will help you develop professional skills and hone specialty-specific clinical skills through simulation, hands-on activities and small-group discussions.
Nurse Residency Program
Clinical orientation will take place within the department with dedicated preceptors. During this time, new graduate nurses can expect the following with an experienced nurse preceptor:
Preceptor-Led Department OrientationWeek 1 - Working side-by-side for each shift
- Performing tasks together
- Open communication/shared dialogue
- Tackling problems/changes in real time
Instructor-led activities focused on specialty-specific clinical skills and simulations. Specialty tracks include:
Specialty-Specific Clinical ClassesMonths 2-12 - Emergency
- Critical Care
- Maternal
- Newborn
- Medical/Surgical
- Operating Room Care
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Seminars with information provided by content experts that focus on the clinical application of topics including:
Nursing Practice SeminarsMonths 2-12 - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Ethical Considerations
- Healthy Work Relationships
- Mentor Support
- Patient Safety
- Professional Development
- Resiliency and Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Workplace Violence
Clinical orientation will take place within the department with dedicated preceptors. During this time, new graduate nurses can expect the following with an experienced nurse preceptor:
Preceptor-Led Department OrientationWeek 1 - Working side-by-side for each shift
- Performing tasks together
- Open communication/shared dialogue
- Tackling problems/changes in real time
Instructor-led activities focused on specialty-specific clinical skills and simulations. Specialty tracks include:
Specialty-Specific Clinical ClassesMonths 2-12 - Emergency
- Critical Care
- Maternal
- Newborn
- Medical/Surgical
- Operating Room Care
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Seminars with information provided by content experts that focus on the clinical application of topics including:
Nursing Practice SeminarsMonths 2-12 - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Ethical Considerations
- Healthy Work Relationships
- Mentor Support
- Patient Safety
- Professional Development
- Resiliency and Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Workplace Violence
Clinical orientation will take place within the department with dedicated preceptors. During this time, new graduate nurses can expect the following with an experienced nurse preceptor:
Preceptor-Led Department OrientationWeek 1 - Working side-by-side for each shift
- Performing tasks together
- Open communication/shared dialogue
- Tackling problems/changes in real time
Instructor-led activities focused on specialty-specific clinical skills and simulations. Specialty tracks include:
Specialty-Specific Clinical ClassesMonths 2-12 - Emergency
- Critical Care
- Maternal
- Newborn
- Medical/Surgical
- Operating Room Care
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Seminars with information provided by content experts that focus on the clinical application of topics including:
Nursing Practice SeminarsMonths 2-12 - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Ethical Considerations
- Healthy Work Relationships
- Mentor Support
- Patient Safety
- Professional Development
- Resiliency and Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Workplace Violence
Preceptor-Led Department Orientation
Clinical orientation will take place within the department with dedicated preceptors. During this time, new graduate nurses can expect the following with an experienced nurse preceptor:
- Working side-by-side for each shift
- Performing tasks together
- Open communication/shared dialogue
- Tackling problems/changes in real time
Week 1
Specialty-Specific Clinical Classes
Instructor-led activities focused on specialty-specific clinical skills and simulations. Specialty tracks include:
- Emergency
- Critical Care
- Maternal
- Newborn
- Medical/Surgical
- Operating Room Care
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Months 2-12
Nursing Practice Seminars
Seminars with information provided by content experts that focus on the clinical application of topics including:
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Ethical Considerations
- Healthy Work Relationships
- Mentor Support
- Patient Safety
- Professional Development
- Resiliency and Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Workplace Violence
Months 2-12
Memorial Benefits
We believe in a healthy work-life balance. Start earning time off on your first day. No waiting period.
Day 1 PTO Accruement 
Participate in advanced-practice courses (active-learning and simulated), as well as Preceptor/Mentorship programs.
Advanced Training 
Memorial Health offers access to major and rural hospitals, as well as multiple clinical settings. Find the locations and departments that speak to you.
Clinical Variety 
Memorial Health offers new grad RNs the same benefits as any full-time employee, including dental and vision benefits.
Health Coverage + 401(k) 
Memorial Health is Magnet® recognized, CARF-accredited and BEST-awarded. It’s easy to find the region’s best talent when we cultivate it ourselves.
Award-Winning Teams 
Our program includes a robust video library, three full-length tests, 2,100+ QBank questions and access to the NCLEX Channel.
NCLEX® Test Prep 
We believe in a healthy work-life balance. Start earning time off on your first day. No waiting period.
Day 1 PTO Accruement
Participate in advanced-practice courses (active-learning and simulated), as well as Preceptor/Mentorship programs.
Advanced Training
Advanced Training
Participate in advanced-practice courses (active-learning and simulated), as well as Preceptor/Mentorship programs.
Clinical Variety
Memorial Health offers access to major and rural hospitals, as well as multiple clinical settings. Find the locations and departments that speak to you.
Health Coverage + 401(k)
Memorial Health offers new grad RNs the same benefits as any full-time employee, including dental and vision benefits.
Award-Winning Teams
Memorial Health is Magnet® recognized, CARF-accredited and BEST-awarded. It’s easy to find the region’s best talent when we cultivate it ourselves.
NCLEX® Test Prep
Our program includes a robust video library, three full-length tests, 2,100+ QBank questions and access to the NCLEX Channel.
Day 1 PTO Accruement
We believe in a healthy work-life balance. Start earning time off on your first day. No waiting period.
Choose Your Bonus*
$10,000
with 2-Year Commitment
$15,000
with 3-Year Commitment
PLUS: A Limited-Time Bonus
*All Sign-on bonuses are subject to eligibility and availability. Please contact Memorial Health Talent Acquisition to learn more.
At Memorial, we pride ourselves in providing well-coordinated, personalized care. I love being able to develop personal connections with my patients and their families.
JenniferJacksonville 
Memorial has provided me with many career growth opportunities and has always been supportive of me as a nurse.
DavidSpringfield 
I love being able to provide excellent care to my patients. Memorial Health provides many resources to help ensure we provide quality care. I also love the teamwork we have on my unit. It helps the day go smoother.
SylviaSpringfield 
The most valuable thing offered to nurses at Memorial Health is the potential and encouragement to grow as a nurse.
Having that Magnet® designation speaks volumes to nurses across the country. The designation shows the level of nursing excellence this hospital has, and it invites the best nurses to work here. Those things hopefully exponentially increase patient experience!
AustinSpringfield 
What do I like best about being a Memorial nurse? The teamwork! No matter what happens on the floor, my colleagues will all jump in if I need help.
AshleyJacksonville 
At Memorial, we pride ourselves in providing well-coordinated, personalized care. I love being able to develop personal connections with my patients and their families.
JenniferJacksonville
Memorial has provided me with many career growth opportunities and has always been supportive of me as a nurse.
DavidSpringfield
Let’s Chat
Have a question about the program? Let’s have a quick conversation. Schedule an informal phone interview with one of our recruiters, or request more info and we’ll contact you via email.