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Registered Nurse (RN) – Graduate

Yale New Haven Health · Buffalo, Erie County

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Interview prep

Be ready for scenario questions on safety, prioritization, communication with preceptors, and how you handle first-year RN uncertainty. Know YNHHS as a multi-state nonprofit system and why Buffalo fits your start.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want a large academic-affiliated system’s graduate RN path, on-site clinical work in Erie County, and structured learning over remote care delivery.

Day in the role

As a graduate RN at Yale New Haven Health, expect supervised bedside care: assessments, meds, documentation, handoffs, and rapid response with preceptors and the care team while you build competency on a unit roster.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize RN licensure readiness, clinical fundamentals, and free upskilling: Saylor Academy — Health Sciences courses (free); Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn).

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No — the listing is on-site (remote flag 0) in Buffalo, Erie County.

What is Yale New Haven Health?

A nonprofit system based in New Haven, CT, with hospitals and services in CT, NY, and RI.

Any free learning resources for this career family?

Saylor Health Sciences courses (free) and Coursera healthcare courses on the audit track (free to learn).

Company facts (cached)

Website: ynhhs.org/anewdayinhealthcare

Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) is a nonprofit healthcare system with headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut. It is Connecticut's largest healthcare system with 2,681 beds and includes hospitals, physicians and related health services throughout Connecticut as well as New York and Rhode Island. Institutions affiliated with the system include Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Westerly Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus, Yale New Haven Psych…

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Launch your nursing career with Yale New Haven Health as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Graduate in Buffalo, Erie County, where new and soon-to-graduate nurses step into a structured, supportive clinical environment built for long-term success. About the Role This full-time, on-site Registered Nurse (RN) - Graduate position welcomes both December 2025 and May 2026 nursing graduates who are ready to begin practicing in an acute care setting. As a new graduate RN with Yale New Haven Health, you will be automatically enrolled in our nationally recognized, award-winning Vizient Nurse Residency Program, designed to help early-career nurses build confidence and clinical competence. Every orientation experience is competency-based, preceptor-guided, and grounded in clearly defined criteria so you are never learning alone. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care across Med/Surg units at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Apply evidence-based practice while working alongside an assigned preceptor throughout your orientation. Support patients in specialty areas including Cardiac, Float Pool, Neuro, Oncology, Ortho, and Respiratory/Renal units. Progress through structured residency milestones to strengthen your clinical judgment and decision-making. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive patient outcomes. Qualifications Graduating or recently graduated nurse, with December 2025 and May 2026 graduates encouraged to apply. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Willingness to complete a competency-based, preceptor-supported residency orientation. Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care in a Med/Surg setting. About Yale New Haven Health Yale New Haven Health is committed to developing the next generation of nursing talent through proven residency education and hands-on mentorship. By joining our team in Buffalo, Erie County, new graduate RNs gain access to a respected, nationally recognized program that invests in their growth from day one. How to Apply If you are ready to begin your journey as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Graduate with Yale New Haven Health in Buffalo, Erie County, we encourage you to submit your application today and take the first step toward a rewarding nursing career.

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