We are now accepting applications for New Grads for the Emergency Department Academy.  The Academy will start March 2025. 

Crouse Hospital's Emergency Department Nursing Academy offers a foundation for excellence and learning. We provide an in-depth twelve month orientation to the challenges and rewards of nursing practice in the Emergency Department.
The Academy experience includes:
o         Emergency Department shadowing experience with an ED RN
o         Foundational Med Surg orientation to provide baseline nursing skills
o         Online learning modules developed by the Emergency Nurses Association
o         Wide variety of learning experiences to compliment ENA modules
o         Six month ED Orientation with skilled ED preceptors and educators
o         Ongoing feedback and evaluation 

 

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:  

Graduate of an accredited associate degree

*A Graduate Nurse (GN) must complete NCLEX within 120 days of employment.

Letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor or current manager.

Preferred:  

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or higher degree

            *Bachelor’s degree required within 8 years of being hired or those licensed after 2017.

 

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:  

Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse Basic Life Support (BLS) Completion of Residency Syllabus in timeframe provided upon hire.

Critical Care Nursing Requirements

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year

Preferred:

Certification in a specialty area.