Nurse Resident Jobs in Pennsylvania

Nurse Resident jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with demand concentrated in large academic medical centers, regional health systems, and community hospitals across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. Major systems with ongoing nurse residency programs include Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network, each running structured cohort-based programs for new graduates. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania residency programs include medical-surgical, critical care, and emergency nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerThe Guthrie Clinic
Top cityNewtown, PA
Cities hiring4
Top credentialCPR Certification
Companies hiring2

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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Health / Primary Care
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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Resident Health / Primary Care
Pennswood Village
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Nurse Resident - Robert Packer Hospital
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Nurse Resident - Robert Packer Hospital
The Guthrie Clinic
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Nurse Resident - Troy Community Hospital
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Nurse Resident - Troy Community Hospital
The Guthrie Clinic
Troy, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Resident Care Licensed Practical Nurse - Personal Care Home - Full Time
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Resident Care Licensed Practical Nurse - Personal Care Home - Full Time
The Guthrie Clinic
Towanda, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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RN - Registered Nurse - Primary Care & Resident Services
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RN - Registered Nurse - Primary Care & Resident Services
Pennswood Village
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Nurse Resident Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Newtown
2 jobs
Troy
1 job
Sayre
1 job
Towanda
1 job

Nurse Resident Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

The Guthrie Clinic3 open roles
Pennswood Village2 open roles

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse resident jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Pennsylvania RN license or eligibility to sit for NCLEX-RN required
  • Completion of an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
  • Commitment to complete the full nurse residency program, typically twelve months
  • Strong clinical rotation performance or preceptorship experience in an acute care setting
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Nurse Resident Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse resident in Pennsylvania?

To become a nurse resident in Pennsylvania, you must first earn a nursing degree from an accredited program and pass the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Once licensed, you apply directly to nurse residency programs at hospital systems, which are structured post-graduate training cohorts typically lasting twelve months. Pennsylvania does not require additional state certification beyond the RN license to enter a residency program.

Which companies hire nurse residents in Pennsylvania?

Companies currently hiring nurse residents in Pennsylvania include The Guthrie Clinic and Pennswood Village, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems tend to run formal residency cohorts year-round, making direct applications to their career portals an effective first step.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most nurse resident jobs?

The Pennsylvania cities with the most nurse resident openings are Newtown, Troy, and Sayre. Philadelphia leads because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers and large health systems, Pittsburgh follows given UPMC's extensive regional network, and Allentown reflects the significant presence of Lehigh Valley Health Network anchoring the Lehigh Valley corridor.

How can I get hired as a nurse resident in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to formal new-graduate nurse residency programs, which are specifically designed for candidates with no professional nursing experience. Large Pennsylvania employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Jefferson Health run structured new-grad cohorts that accept applicants immediately after NCLEX-RN licensure. Strong clinical rotation performance, a letter of recommendation from a preceptor, and an active Pennsylvania RN license are the credentials that carry the most weight at the application stage.

Where can I find and apply to nurse resident jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to nurse resident jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty interest, preferred location, and program structure, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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