New Graduate Nurse Residency - Vermont & New York Summer 2026 Cohorts

Quick Apply

Attention all May 2026 Graduates! Apply today for positions in Vermont and North Eastern New York for cohorts starting in June, July, August, September, and October 2026 (depending on unit & affiliate).

Nurse Residency Programs across the health partners are designed to provide new nurses with the knowledge, skills, and critical behaviors needed to be successful starting their new career. Newly graduated nurses will engage with experienced nurses, nurse educators, and subject matter experts in a series of classes, hands on skills sessions, and precepted clinical experiences in order to be able to safely and confidently provide quality care to patients. Clinical preceptors will facilitate patient care experiences and provide direct supervision of care as you demonstrate skills and behaviors at the bedside. Applying to University of Vermont Health is the first step in a career of lifelong learning as a registered nurse.

Units hiring for the Summer/Fall 2026 cohort (subject to change based on hiring need):

Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, NY):

The Alice Center (Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living)
Inpatient Medical/Surgical

Central Vermont Medical Center (Berlin, VT):

Emergency Department
Intensive Care Unit
Medical-Surgical
Surgical Services
Women And Children's Unit
Woodridge Skilled Nursing Facility

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh, NY):

Cardiovascular Care
Emergency Department
Inpatient Psychiatry
Medical-Surgical (Oncology/Palliative)
Medical-Surgical (Ortho/Neuro/Trauma)
Medical-Surgical (Urology/Nephrology/Long Term Care)
Operating Room
Progressive Care
Resource Pool
Skilled Nursing Facility
Women & Children's Center

Elizabethtown Community Hospital (Elizabethtown, NY):

Emergency Department
Medical-Surgical

Home Health & Hospice (Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, VT):

Adult Home Health
Hospice (Community & Respite House)
Pediatric & Adult High Tech

Porter Medical Center (Middlebury, VT):

Birthing Center
Emergency Room
Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing
Medical-Surgical
Operating Room/ASU/PACU

The University of Vermont Medical Center (Burlington, VT):

Birthing Center
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic/Specialty Surgery
General Medicine
General Surgery
Hematology/Oncology
Inpatient Psychiatry
Inpatient Rehab
Medical ICU
Mother/Baby
Neonatal ICU
Neurosciences and Surgery
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Resource
Surgical ICU/PICU

Many of our partners offer sign on bonuses with some being unit-dependent. UVM Health policy states internal employees are not eligible if they accept an opportunity outside of their current health partner. In addition, sign on bonus policies for internal transfers vary by partner. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for specifics!

Apply Here

5 Questions You Should Ask During the Interview

Here are 5 questions we think you could ask during your interview. Use them as a guide to help you write your own questions.

Remember: Always have at least 5 questions prepared for the interview. If you do not, you run the risk of looking unprepared.

What does success look like in this role, and how is it measured?

Why ask this? You want to ensure you have a clear understanding of expectations before accepting the role. Knowing how success is measured helps you hit the ground running and avoid surprises about performance evaluations. It also signals to the employer that you're results-driven.

Can you describe the team dynamic and the company culture?

Why ask this? Skills and experience matter, but if the work environment isn’t a good fit, you won’t be happy or productive. This question helps you gauge whether the company values collaboration, how teams interact, and whether the culture aligns with your work style and values.

What are the biggest challenges facing the person in this role right now?

Why ask this? Every job has challenges, and it’s better to know them upfront. This helps you assess whether the role is a good fit for your strengths and whether the company is realistic about its expectations. If they hesitate to answer, it could be a red flag.

How does the company support work-life balance and employee well-being??

Why ask this? Burnout is real, and some companies expect employees to sacrifice personal time for the job. By asking this, you’ll get a sense of how they value work-life balance, flexibility, and well-being—things that are crucial for job satisfaction and long-term success.

These questions help you make an informed decision while also showing your professionalism and strategic thinking!

Quick Apply