2026 Fall Nurse Resident Program - Med/Surg

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Program Start Date: Tuesday, September 8th

Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is proud to announce our new 2026 Fall Nurse Resident Program. As the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area, our 5x Magnet designated, 183-bed facility excels in various specialties including general, bariatric and vascular surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics/gynecology, and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery.

This program is designed to support new graduate nurses and those transitioning into a specialty area, bridging the gap between academic and professional practice. Nurses with less than one year of experience will participate in this year-long program, which includes in-person, hands-on learning with 12 weeks of weekly clinical classes and clinical experience with a unit-based preceptor. Following the completion of the weekly classes, residents will engage in monthly sessions focusing on peer support and professional development topics such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, fostering their growth into confident professional nurses.

We aim to empower future nurses in our community with the necessary tools and resources for success.

Ideal candidates will have:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a board-approved program

• Completion of all clinical rotations and eligibility to sit for the RN registration exam (NCLEX)

• Basic Life Support Certificate from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• Availability to work 36 hours a week (Nights), including three 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotation

• Ability to attend all mandatory classroom sessions.

Beth Israel Lahey Health is committed to creating healthier communities through seamless care and groundbreaking science, driven by excellence, innovation, and equity. Our integrated health system, founded in 2019, includes academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, primary and specialty care, behavioral health, and home care services, with over 5,900 physicians and 36,000 employees caring for more than 1.7 million patients

 

 

Pay Range:

$36.00 - $90.14

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled