CentraState's RN residency program
Our 12-month RN residency program prepares new nurses with hands-on learning, expert guidance and real-world experience. This accredited program supports career growth while promoting high-quality, patient-centered care.
The RN residency program at Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center is a 12-month immersive experience designed to support newly licensed registered nurses as they transition into practice within Atlantic Health CentraState.
Led by a dedicated RN residency coordinator, the program combines preceptorship, hands-on clinical experience, didactic learning, simulation training, and interactive case study analysis to build clinical competence and confidence.
Nurse residents gain essential health care knowledge while benefiting from a supportive environment that promotes professional growth, enculturation, retention, and positive patient outcomes.
Offered three times a year—in March, August, and December—the program provides ongoing education to help nurses develop the skills needed to work independently in a hospital setting.
We are proud to be the first hospital in New Jersey to earn five-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for an entry-to-practice nurse residency program, reflecting its commitment to the highest educational standards.
Open positions are posted online; applicants should apply only if they are eligible to begin working within the next 3–5 months.
Program details and overview
Watch a short video to learn more about our program.
Our annual program cohorts
Given the limited spaces available and the competitive nature of our hiring process, we encourage candidates to review our annual cohorts and plan ahead to maximize your chances of joining our award-winning residency program.
March hiring cohort
Interviews will be conducted between November – January (until positions are filled)
August hiring cohort
Interviews will be conducted between March – May (until positions are filled)
December hiring cohort
Interviews will be conducted between August – October (until positions are filled)