RN Critical Care Residency ICU, Geneva General Hospital, August 2027

Critical Care New Graduate RN Residency Program – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Start Date: August 2027

Location: Geneva General Hospital – Geneva, NY

Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Full-Time | Registered Nurse (RN)

Launch Your Nursing Career in Critical Care!

Are you a new graduate Registered Nurse ready to take on the challenge of caring for critically ill patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment?

Our Critical Care New Graduate RN Residency Program – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is designed to provide newly licensed nurses with the education, clinical experience, mentorship, and support needed to transition from nursing school into professional practice.

You’ll work alongside experienced ICU nurses and healthcare providers while developing the specialized skills necessary to care for patients with complex medical conditions who require close monitoring, advanced interventions, and critical decision-making. This residency offers a structured learning experience to help you build clinical confidence while delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

What You Can Expect

• Comprehensive orientation and structured critical care training
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced ICU nurses and preceptors
• Hands-on experience caring for critically ill patients with complex medical conditions
• Development of advanced assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Training in continuous patient monitoring and recognition of clinical deterioration
• Exposure to critical care interventions and patient stabilization
• Opportunities to strengthen clinical judgment and rapid decision-making
• Experience collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Ongoing support throughout your transition to independent practice
• A collaborative environment focused on teamwork, professional development, and patient safety

New Graduate Bonus Opportunity

Eligible new graduates may qualify for our RN New Graduate Incentive Program . Financial incentives are available based on program eligibility and applicable employment commitments.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing required.

Licensure

• New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon employment/start of clinical practice.
• Newly licensed RNs and recent nursing graduates are encouraged to apply.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Additional certifications and critical care competencies will be completed as required during orientation and residency training.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for a new graduate who is:

• Passionate about critical care nursing
• Eager to learn and develop specialized clinical skills
• Able to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Committed to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care
• Motivated to develop strong assessment, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills

Previous ICU or critical care experience is not required.

Why Start Your Career in the Intensive Care Unit?

Critical care nursing offers an opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills while caring for patients with complex and potentially life-threatening conditions. You’ll learn to recognize subtle changes in patient status, interpret clinical information, respond to rapidly evolving situations, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care.

Our residency program is designed to support your transition into this challenging specialty through structured training, experienced preceptors, and continued professional development.

If you’re ready to take the next step from nursing student to confident professional RN, our August 2027 Critical Care New Graduate RN Residency Program – ICU can help you build the foundation for a rewarding career in critical care.

Apply today and begin your nursing career with Finger Lakes Health!