New Graduate RN Residency Program - November 2026

Currently accepting applications for our Fall Cohort starting in November 2026!

Application Deadline: 10/23/26

GEMS (Graduates: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding)

Stamford Hospital GEMS Nurse Residency Program is nationally accredited with distinction by ANCC PTAP. It is an innovative nurse residency program, unlike any in the area! The goal of the GEMS program is to ease new graduate nurses into the patient care environment while providing them with the support they need to succeed as they transition into the role of a professional nurse.

The GEMS program is 12-months long and is specifically designed to provide the extra support and education needed for new nursing graduates. It consists of 14-18 weeks of orientation. Typically, the first two weeks are in the classroom followed by 12-16 weeks on the clinical unit with a preceptor. In addition, the program comprises of regularly scheduled debriefing sessions throughout the first year. These sessions provide opportunities for education, support, and professional development. At the end of the first year, there is a formal graduation ceremony and all nurses who complete the program requirements are awarded a completion certificate.

Any new RN accepted into the GEMS program is hired as a full-time employee onto a specific unit.

Requirements:

• Completed BSN degree from an accredited nursing program
• Passing result on the NCLEX and license by start date of program
• BLS or Heart Saver certification

For those interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact John Dillion at jdillion@stamhealth.org.

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About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

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