Commitment to Care Bonus may be available*
Graduate RN Residency Program
Take your career to the next level at Mary Washington Healthcare.
Start Your Future With Us.
Your first job as a nurse can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Mary Washington Healthcare has partnered with Vizient to provide you with a best-in-class, evidence-based curriculum, interactive exercises, and plenty of opportunities to network with your peers. Our Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ is your launchpad for success, designed specifically to support you as you transition from classroom to clinical practice.
Our program is perfect for highly motivated and dedicated new nurses. If this sounds like you, please apply to our MWHC New Graduate Nurse Program. Note: While you don’t need your Virginia RN license at the time you submit your application, you will need a valid VA nursing license by the start date of the program to be eligible for this opportunity.
Program Details
- Hired into the unit after management panel interviews, if selected.
- First week: hospital orientation, nursing orientation, and Epic training. All orientation requires a commitment to Full Time hours during the New Graduate Nurse program.
- Rolling hire dates throughout the year—no need to wait to begin your career at MWHC.
- As part of their program, new graduate nurses will complete an evidence-based project focused on an area they identify as needing improvement within their care center.
- Immersive clinical training on the unit of hire with dedicated preceptors that utilize a structured learning pathway designed for the new graduate nurse.
- New graduate nurses gain valuable experience through specialized learning opportunities, including collaborative projects and clinical rotations in other departments—enhancing both their knowledge base and skill set.
- Structured classes and monthly seminars continue throughout the first year of practice, led by subject matter experts. Topics include Clinical Application, Leadership, Positive Patient Outcomes, and Professional Role Development—supporting a strong foundation for career growth.
- New graduate nurses receive personalized support through one-on-one check-in sessions and dedicated mentorship from a collaborative team—including nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse educators—all focused on ensuring a successful transition into professional practice.
Note: While you don’t need your Virginia RN license at the time you submit your application, you will need a valid VA nursing license by the start date of the program to be eligible for this opportunity.
Please click your preferred locations and specialties below to apply online. If the "Apply Now" button is available, we are currently accepting applications for this unit/care center.
RN to BSN Tuition Loan
Only available to Associates attending the University of Mary Washington
To be eligible to receive an RN to BSN Tuition Loan, you must:
- Be an Associate of Mary Washington Healthcare and a minimum 0.5 FTE
- FT – Maximum $17,000 available for tuition assistance
- PT – Maximum $8,500 available for tuition assistance
- Have worked for Mary Washington Healthcare for a minimum of three months at the time of application.
- Have a “Consistent Performer” or greater on your current performance evaluation or for those employed for less than six months be in “Good Standing.”
- Have not received disciplinary action in the form of written level or above during the six-month period prior to the application date.
- Associates are not eligible to receive tuition assistance from Human Resources while also receiving an RN to BSN Tuition Loan.
If you have any questions, please contact Tamara N. Robinson at 540.741.1433 or email tamara.robinson@mwhc.com.
Nursing Assistant Opportunity
This is a great way to gain valuable experience at the bedside that complements what you are learning in class and allows the opportunity to interact with all of the multidisciplinary members of the patient care team!
To be eligible you must:
- Have successfully completed a minimum of 45 clinical hours
- Be enrolled and in good standing in a program leading to licensure as either an RN or LPN
- That’s it! It is easy to be eligible to join one of our engaging nurse assistant cohorts at our Mary Washington or Stafford Hospitals.
We hire Nursing Assistants twice a year (May/ December). If you have any questions, please contact Kacey Minnick at kacey.minnick@mwhc.com.
Have questions?
For Recruitment questions about job application, interview or other recruitment related questions, please contact kacey.minnick@mwhc.com.
For Nurse Residency Program/clinical questions, contact sara.acors@mwhc.com.
*For select positions