New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Launch your nursing career at
Boston Children’s Hospital

The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is a 12-month program designed to assist newly licensed RNs in their transition to practicing in a variety of specialties, nationally accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). You’ll be hired directly into a practice setting by a hiring manager, then supported through a combination of classroom education and precepted shifts as you grow into an independent, competent pediatric nurse.

Whether you’re finishing school or advising students who are, here’s everything you need to know about how the program works.

Magnet Recognition Designated American Nurses Credentialing Center
PTAP Accredited with Distinction American Nurse Credentialing Center
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Cohort start dates:
March, May, August, September, November

We offer five cohorts each year. Positions are posted on our careers site when applications open, so check back regularly and apply when a cohort aligns with your graduation timeline and eligibility.

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Qualifications we look for

✔ Graduation from an accredited nursing program

✔ RN licensure, or anticipated licensure before your start date

✔ A strong interest in pediatric nursing

✔ A commitment to teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient- and family-centered care

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What to expect after applying

After you apply, review typically takes up to 3 weeks, and selected candidates are contacted up to 6 weeks later to schedule interviews. Final decisions are generally shared up to 6 weeks later. Timelines may vary by cohort and application volume; if your application moves forward, a member of our team will reach out directly.

Questions? Email careers@childrens.harvard.edu

Find the unit that fits you

New graduate nurses are hired across the hospital. More than 30 practice settings have hired new graduates in the past three years, and openings vary by cohort and may include:

Intensive and intermediate care

  • Cardiac ICU (CICU)
  • Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU)
  • Medical ICU (MICU)
  • Neonatal ICU (NICU)
  • Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU)
  • Intermediate Care Program (PIMCU)
  • Emergency Department (ED)
  • Behavioral Health
  • Central Staffing – Float Pool (CSO)

Perioperative and procedural

  • Main OR
  • Cardiovascular OR

Surgical & Medical Programs

  • Complex Surgery/Solid Organ Transplant
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic/General Surgery
  • Inpatient Medical

Oncology & Neurology

  • Hemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Neuroscience/Neurosurgery

And more, depending on where the need is.

Hear from our nurses

“Starting as a new grad can feel overwhelming, but the program provided structured orientation, hands-on learning, and incredible mentorship from experienced nurses and educators who genuinely wanted to see me succeed”

– Eddine, RN, PIMCU

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