Prisma Health is committed to giving new graduate nurses a strong start to their careers. Our 12-month Nurse Residency Program (NRP) offered in our South Carolina markets provides a supportive bridge from student to professional nurse, offering:
High-quality classes and simulation training.
One-on-one skills validation and hands-on practice with preceptors.
Ongoing professional development.
Networking opportunities with fellow graduates.
Exposure to diverse nursing roles across Prisma Health (currently offered in South Carolina markets).
Weeks 2 to 9: Residents work 2 to 3 shifts per week on their assigned unit with a dedicated preceptor, combined with up to 8 weeks of specialty-specific classes covering topics such as healthcare foundations, behavioral health, crucial conversations, emergency response, stroke care, respiratory care, and other unit-specific competencies.
Weeks 10 to 52: Ongoing quarterly professional development training and skill refreshers to support your growth and confidence throughout your first year.
Program details
Program requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/ASN, BSN, MSN, or LPN).
Less than 12 months of paid RN/LPN work experience.
Must have a current South Carolina or Compact State RN/LPN license.
Nursing license must be available by the Wednesday prior to the start date.
Application process
Click here to browse our available nurse residency opportunities.
Apply to your preferred Nurse Resident units of choice.
Upload your current resume and one clinical letter of recommendation with each application.
*Application is not complete without resume and clinical letter of recommendation.
Learn about nursing opportunities and meet our team! Join our virtual Q&A event to ask questions about our Nurse Residency program and learn about nursing life at Prisma Health.
We want to support you as you grow and develop and we know completing a higher education course isn’t easy or cheap. We partner with Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions™ to offer a Tuition Assistance Program.
We want to make interviews with our team easy and accessible for you. At the time of offer, ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information on how to obtain reimbursements for your interview travel expenses.
Select Service Line Sign-On Bonus
We are excited to offer you a $5,000 taxable sign-on bonus for select service lines. Please visit our sign-on bonus page to view all available offers. This bonus applies for internal hires.
Prisma Health wants to support students however possible. We currently offer a $5,250 tax-free annual loan repayment for students, full-time and part-time team members.
Student Nurse ExternsAre you a student nurse looking for clinical experience? Explore our nurse extern program and jumpstart your nursing career with Prisma Health!
After completing the NRP, we offer a Transition to Practice Pathway designed to further support new nurses in their professional growth. This program focuses on enhancing clinical expertise, skills, and judgment, helping nurses excel in their roles. It emphasizes leadership, patient outcomes, and ongoing professional development, with support to help you integrate leadership at the bedside, professional development, and patient safety into your practice.
