RN New Graduate Residency Program Med/Surg 1st Acute 
Start Date: August 2026 

Location: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital 
Bonuses & Tuition Assistance Available!

Kickstart Your Nursing Career at Finger Lakes Health!
Are you a newly licensed RN ready to launch your career? Our New Graduate Residency Program is designed to give you the guidance, experience, and confidence to thrive as a professional nurse.

• Individualized Training: Residency plans tailored to your goals.
• Hands-On Mentorship: Learn from expert preceptors and educators who are committed to your growth.
• Professional Development: Benefit from our on-site College of Nursing, shared governance, and leadership opportunities.
• Recognition & Support: Celebrate achievements with programs like the Daisy Award and join a team that values your dedication.
• Work-Life Balance & Benefits: Competitive wages, tuition assistance, and a culture that supports your personal and professional life.

RN Med/Surg overview 

The Registered Nurse utilizes nursing theory, technical expertise, and effective communication skills to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses patient needs, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care, provides direct patient care, evaluates patient outcomes, and coordinates care throughout the patient’s entire episode of treatment.

The RN on 1st Acute develops specialized skills in caring for patients admitted with medical conditions and provides care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations. The 3 North RN is responsible for patient and family education to promote understanding of self-care following hospitalization, including necessary lifestyle changes to support ongoing health and healing. Additionally, the Registered Nurse on 3 North is expected to foster a healing environment by promoting patient comfort and providing emotional support.

We’re Interviewing Now For August Residency Programs. Don’t wait—your future in nursing starts here!

Contact:
Kara Silkiewicz, Talent Acquisition Supervisor
315-787-4019 Office 585-481-1473 Cell
 kara.silkiewicz@flhealth.org

RN Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of Registered Professional Nursing
• BSN preferred
• Current NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (must be active 2 weeks before residency start)

Compensation:

• New Graduate RN: $40.71 hour
• Prior LPN experience may result in a higher rate

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