Entry Level Surgical Intensive Care Nurse Jobs
New grad surgical intensive care nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work in critical care can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Boston Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, and Methodist Health System hiring at this level now.
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New Graduate RN, Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU), Day/ Nights, (Start Date: March 2027)
- 51657
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Full Time
Position: New Graduate RN
Location: Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU)
Schedule: Full Time, Rotating Day/Night, Rotating Weekends
Start Date: March 2027
POSITION SUMMARY:
The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must enroll in a Baccalaureate program one year from date of hire and must complete their BSN by the end of the semester in which the four year anniversary of employment at BMC occurs.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing preferred prior to start date
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.
- Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred. - Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
- Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
- Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. - Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Nurses who are new graduates in Critical Care are expected to remain in their critical care role for a minimum of 2 years from the date of hire.
New graduate nurses in all other BMC practice areas are expected to remain in their roles for a minimum of 1 year from the completion of their orientation. The completion of orientation is marked by the ability to practice independently with a full assignment.
NursingNewGrad
Compensation Range:
$38.05- $75.33This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
New Graduate RN, Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU), Day/ Nights, (Start Date: March 2027)
- 51657
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Full Time
Position: New Graduate RN
Location: Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU)
Schedule: Full Time, Rotating Day/Night, Rotating Weekends
Start Date: March 2027
POSITION SUMMARY:
The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must enroll in a Baccalaureate program one year from date of hire and must complete their BSN by the end of the semester in which the four year anniversary of employment at BMC occurs.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing preferred prior to start date
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.
- Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred. - Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
- Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
- Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. - Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Nurses who are new graduates in Critical Care are expected to remain in their critical care role for a minimum of 2 years from the date of hire.
New graduate nurses in all other BMC practice areas are expected to remain in their roles for a minimum of 1 year from the completion of their orientation. The completion of orientation is marked by the ability to practice independently with a full assignment.
NursingNewGrad
Compensation Range:
$38.05- $75.33This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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Entry Level Surgical Intensive Care Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level surgical intensive care nurse job?
Start by completing clinical rotations in a surgical or critical care unit during nursing school, as hands-on ICU exposure is what entry level hiring managers look for most. Obtaining your CCRN certification early signals readiness, and applying to new graduate residency programs at large hospital systems gives you structured training alongside your first hire. A strong clinical reference from a preceptor can close a competitive application.
Which companies hire entry level surgical intensive care nurses?
Companies hiring entry level surgical intensive care nurses right now include Boston Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, and Methodist Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialty surgical hospitals tend to hire most actively because they run structured new graduate residency and fellowship programs.
Are there remote entry level surgical intensive care nurse jobs?
Yes, though most surgical intensive care nursing roles are bedside and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level surgical intensive care nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, case management, or clinical education support rather than direct patient care in a surgical ICU.
Are these new grad surgical intensive care nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles alongside broader entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or internship hours in lieu of full-time tenure, and often links to a formal residency or orientation program designed to bring a new nurse up to surgical ICU standards.
Which industries hire the most entry level surgical intensive care nurses?
Entry Level surgical intensive care nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because surgical volume, trauma care demand, and post-operative patient acuity require consistent staffing pipelines that new graduates and junior nurses help fill.