Nurse Internship Program

Our Nursing Internship Program was created to allow graduate nurses time to gradually assume the duties and responsibilities that accompany the nursing role, under the direction and guidance of a Preceptor and other members of the healthcare team.

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About the Program

In this Orientation program, participants spend time in unit orientation, complimented by additional classroom and group-learning experiences. Orientation continues beyond the completion of the program by the unit preceptors for as long as necessary to assure competent performance of the new nurses.

Eligibility

Our Nurse Internship program is designed for Registered Nurses (RN) who have successfully completed an accredited bachelors or associates degree nursing program and passed the state board exam.  Any RN who has less than one year of experience practicing must begin in this program. An Internship Agreement must be signed before beginning work as a New Graduate nurse.

Scheduling

Orientation length varies depending on position. Program length is 12 weeks for RNs entering Med-Surg areas and six months for RNs entering Critical Care areas. Shifts and schedules vary depending on the unit.

Application Process:

Positions fill quickly, so please apply early! Our new graduate positions are limited, creating a highly competitive program. Although there is no application deadline, it will work in your favor to submit the components of your application as soon as possible. We begin accepting applications as early as six months before your graduation date.

To complete an application for the Nursing Internship program, you must submit the following components:

  • Online application: To complete the application, go to www.novanthealth.org ,click Job Finder . Enter the Job ID number 35981 and click search. This will take you to the job posting.
  • Background check permission form: This form will be completed at the time of your Occupational Health appointment.
  • After you submit the online application, you will receive an email stating the next steps of the application process. You will RSVP for one of our Open Houses. Please see the special events section for the upcoming dates. Interviews will be set up at the Open House.

Other application information

The nurse recruiter will be notified when a manager has asked to make you an offer. If you accept and are still finishing your nursing program, the position will usually be held for you to allow time for graduation and passing the state board exam. When your license is posted to the North Carolina Board of Nursing website and you have completed your Occupational Health appointment, you will be scheduled to begin the orientation program.