Nursing Residency Program Applicant Requirements

Candidates should apply to positions titled- New Graduate Nurse Residency Program via New Graduate Nurse Residency Program Job Openings.
or click here: Job Openings.
Key search terms: - “New Grad” “Registered Nurse”
Recruitment Window
- Winter (Recruitment November & December)
- Spring (Recruitment December- February)
- Summer (Recruitment March-June)
- Fall (Recruitment July-September)
Requirements for Applicants
- Current BLS certification required
- Have less than 12 months of clinical nursing experience
- Has graduated from an accredited nursing program, successfully passed the NCLEX exam
- Have graduated from an accredited nursing school and is in the process of taking the state licensure exam
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Hiring Commitment
After completion of the year-long Nurse Residency Program, residents are required to work full-time for an additional year, for a total of 2 years at University of Maryland Capital Region Health.
Important Program Dates
The Newly Licensed Nurse Residency Program is held in January, March, July, and October of each year.
Cohort Start Dates 2022 |
New Graduate Nurse Boot Camp Dates |
Cohort 18 Winter January 3rd |
January 11th- 21st |
Cohort 19 Spring March 14th |
March 22nd - April 1st |
Cohort 20 Summer July 11th |
July 19th - 29th |
Cohort 21 Fall October 10th |
October 18th - 28th |