New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program, National Rehabilitation Hospital

MedStar Health
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, relocation assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
Nov 25, 2025
Registered Nurse Residency ProgramforFebruary 2026Cohort Full Timepositionwith Benefits! MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is an award-winning inpatient care hospitallocatedin the heart of Washington, D.C., specializing in treating persons with physical disabilities, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, orthopedic, and other neurological conditions. MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital's Nurse Residency program provides support to new graduates as they transition to professional practice. The program is designed to provide each nurse with the tools necessary to deliver safe, effective, and competent high-quality patient care. The Nurse Residency program is managed by experienced clinical educators whofacilitateboth classroom and clinical orientation components. Our dedicated educators provide participants with an exceptional level of individualized attention throughout the residency program. Positions available inthe following Units: Cardiac & Stroke,Spinal CordInjury,Traumatic Brain InjuryandPediatric Rehabilitation. Key Responsibilities: The rehabilitation clinical nurse is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness toattainand maintain maximum function. The rehabilitation clinical nurseassistspatients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, whileprovidinga therapeutic environment for client's and their family's development.The rehabilitation clinical nurse designs and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promotes physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health.Rehabilitation Nurses perform in roles as Teachers, Caregivers, Collaborators and Client Advocates. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will add "Life to Years" for the patients you will serve. MedStarHealthOffers: Competitive wages Generous paid time off Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance $6,000 Tuition assistance Incredible Work/Lifebenefit System-wideRN (Registered Nurse)Referral bonus program $5,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifyingRNs (Registered Nurse) Qualifications Education: ADN,BSN,MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursingrequired. RN Academic Requirement:For new graduates hired with anassociatedegree, employment with MedStar National Rehabilitation is contingent upon enrollment into an accredited BSN program within12monthsof employment, and continuing matriculation in the program to achieve a BSN within4years of the program start date. Proof of enrollment to besubmittedto Nurse Leader. Certification/Registration/Licensure:Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington, D.C. and BLS isrequired. This position has a hiring range of $37.50 - $45.00