New Graduate Nurse Resident

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Norman Regional Hospital provides the highest level of care for critically ill patients. New graduates are provided with the highest quality training and education. We value continuous learning, professional development, and staying up-to-date on best practices.

The New Grad Nurse Resident will transition into a Registered Nurse (RN) position once their Oklahoma Registered Nurse license or Multistate Registered Nurse license is obtained.

An ICU RN is provided with a comprehensive and inclusive orientation. We provide a 12-week orientation with a designated preceptor.

• Upon completion of an accredited nursing program and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides general nursing care and coordinates patient care for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Patient population includes those who are positive for COVID-19.

Education

• Provide documentation of completion of a program of registered nursing and eligibility to write the licensure examination in Oklahoma.
• The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Resident role until licensed, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt.
• If the examination is failed after the second attempt, the Nurse Resident can no longer remain in the Nurse Resident position.

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
• Complete the 1yr Vizient Nurse Residency Program.

Compensation

• Shift differential available: $2.50/hour for evenings, $3.00/hour for overnight, $3.00/hour for weekends.
• $20/hr Flat Rate