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Job description
Registered Nurse (RN), New Graduate – Nurse Residency Program Job Type: Full-Time
At Wilson Medical Center , we believe your transition from student to professional nurse should be supported, celebrated, and filled with opportunities to grow. As a new graduate RN, you’ll join a mission-driven team dedicated to making communities healthier while building the foundation for a long, successful nursing career.
This posting is for all new graduate RNs completing their program by December 2026.
Nurse Residency Program Highlights
~$10,000 Commitment-Incentive Bonus
~ A year-long cohort with fellow new graduate nurses
~ Ongoing mentorship from a nurse educator
Delivering safe, evidence-based care with the support of experienced preceptors
Leveraging advanced technology and clinical tools to support patient well-being
Participating in structured learning, simulation, and specialty rotations
Building confidence and competence through hands-on practice and mentorship
Why Join Wilson Medical Center?
Wilson Medical Center offers the perfect balance of hands-on learning and a supportive, close-knit culture where new nurses thrive. Our 294-bed facility has served Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years, offering services in orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, imaging, and more. We also operate nine multi-specialty clinics, a wound center, radiation/oncology center, rehabilitation and nursing care center, and a 5‑star daycare.
New graduates gain strong clinical foundations across a variety of units:
Medical-Surgical Units (2) – broad exposure to diverse patient populations
Telemetry Unit – develop strong cardiac and monitoring skills
Adult Behavioral Health Unit – build therapeutic communication skills and support patients with mental health needs
Women’s Services (Postpartum) – maternal, newborn, and gynecological care
Emergency Department – dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong provider–nurse collaboration
Operating Room – hands‑on surgical experience with sterile technique and perioperative workflows
Same Day Surgery – focused pre‑ and post‑op care with rapid patient turnover
Why Live in Wilson?
Wilson, North Carolina is an ideal place for new nurses to launch their careers. A friendly, small-town feel with the perks of a growing community
Local restaurants, coffee shops, and seasonal Farmers’ Markets
Outdoor recreation at Wilson and Buckhorn Lake — paddle boarding, fishing, walking trails
Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical plans starting as low as $10 per pay period
Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
Financial Protection & PTO
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Financial & Career Growth
~ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee Well-Being
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Virtual care and mental health services
Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time employees
Current NC RN license or eligibility to practice in a Nurse Licensure Compact state
~ Diploma in Nursing, ADN, or higher from an accredited program
~0–6 months RN experience
~ ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP required within 6 months of hire (based on unit placement)
Cruthers@lpnt.net .
About Wilson Medical Center & Lifepoint Health
Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network spanning 29 states with a mission of Making Communities Healthier . Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.