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Position Purpose

The 12-month Nurse Residency and Student Nurse Internship Programs at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, are established under Massachusetts Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024, allowing eligible senior nursing students and recent graduates to practice nursing while preparing for the NCLEX and completing licensure.

Mercy also offers a Student Nurse Intern pathway, enabling final‑semester nursing students to begin working clinically with a guaranteed transition into a New Graduate RN role upon successful graduation and licensure.

The 12‑month Nurse Residency Program supports newly licensed RNs — or RNs with less than one year of experience — in developing clinical judgment, confidence, and the skills needed to transition from entry‑level practice to competent practice.

What you will do

• Develop clinical judgment and decision‑making

• Provide safe, evidence‑based patient care

• Demonstrate clinical leadership at the bedside

• Apply best practices and research in daily care

• Learn collaboratively with educators, preceptors, and peers

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated or projected to graduate from an accredited nursing program with less than 12 months of RN experience.

• Student Nurse Intern Eligibility: Final‑semester senior nursing students

• Licensure: Massachusetts RN license required.

• Passing NCLEX Results: The graduate may not practice under this authorization if they receive a failing score. 

More information: https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/clinical-education-and-research/nurse-residency-programs

Position Highlights and Benefits

Student Nurse Intern Track:

• Per Diem, rotating schedule while enrolled in nursing school

• Guaranteed transition into a New Graduate RN position upon graduation and licensure

RN Resident Track:

• Full‑Time (36 hrs/week) benefited role upon licensure

• Blended learning with classroom education, simulation, and skills labs

• Support from preceptors and clinical educators

• Focus on patient safety, quality, communication, and professional growth

• Participation in an Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) project

• Opportunities across specialty units, depending on availability.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center, and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.