For new graduate nurses
New Grad Nurse Residency Programs in Reading, PA
3 hospitals and health systems in the Reading area have 5 new grad RN jobs open today, 3 of them posted as a nurse residency. Each is read every night from the hospital's own job board, with the cohort it starts in and the pay it states.
The Reading area here is the Reading, PA metropolitan area.
Units hiring new grads
The units the postings name, with how many jobs name each.
Hospitals hiring new grad RNs in Reading
Most open jobs in the area first, with the cohorts, units and pay of their postings here.
| Hospital | Open jobs | Cohorts named | Units | Posted pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Health | 3 | Winter 2026 | Medical-surgical | No hourly rate posted |
| Encompass Health | 1 | Not named | Several | No hourly rate posted |
| Penn State Health | 1 | Not named | Step-down and progressive care | No hourly rate posted |
Open new grad RN jobs in Reading
Residencies, new grad RN jobs and graduate nurse (GN) jobs, newest first. Each opens its full posting and applies on the hospital's own job board.
- RN Registered Nurse Resident - 2 North Progressive Care UnitPenn State Health · Reading, PA · 3d ago
- Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2026 Graduates - Reading HospitalTower Health · West Reading, PA · 1mo ago
- Graduate Nurse - Med/SurgTower Health · West Reading, PA · 2mo ago
- Nurse Exploration Program - GNs welcome!Tower Health · West Reading, PA · 2mo ago
- Registered Nurse ResidencyEncompass Health · Reading, PA · 8mo ago
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospitals in Reading have nurse residency programs?
3 hospitals and health systems in the Reading area have new grad RN jobs open today: Tower Health (3), Encompass Health (1) and Penn State Health (1). Each one's jobs are read every night from its own job board.
When do Reading nurse residencies start?
The Reading postings open today name Winter 2026 (1 job); the others name no start date and are usually filled as new graduates are licensed. Hospitals hire residents months before they start, so apply as soon as the cohort you want is posted.
How much do new grad nurses make in Reading?
None of the Reading new grad RN postings open today states an hourly rate. Each hospital's page shows the pay its other postings state.
Which units hire new grad nurses in Reading?
The Reading new grad RN postings open today name medical-surgical (1) and step-down and progressive care (1). Most residencies hire into one unit, so apply to the postings for the units you want.
Can I apply before I pass the NCLEX?
Yes, at most hospitals: residencies hire new graduates before they are licensed, and a posting marked "GN" or "Graduate Nurse" takes nurses who have graduated but not yet passed the NCLEX. You need an active RN license in the job's state by the date the posting states.