RN, Surgical Services

Surgical Nursing Residency Program

Shore Medical Center will be utilizing AORN's Peri Op 101 course to facilitate the transition of Registered Nurses into the Operating Room. This is a career opportunity for Shore's nurses who have wanted to transition into the Operating Room. This training/program takes place in the SMC operating room. During this 12-week program, the schedule will be 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. The comprehensive instruction includes computer based learning modules, technical skills lab, and observation in the Operating Room. Following the completion of the course, candidates will advance to their clinical training in the SMC Operating Room. Upon completion of the program, nurses will be required to continue their service at SMC for a period of 2 years.

For consideration to the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Valid NJ RN license

• 1 year of RN experience

• BLS through the American Heart Association

• Applicants will be required to submit an essay identifying why they should be selected into the program

• All selected applicants will be required to sign a binding agreement of a two year service commitment to SMC with a monetary penalty

• After completion of the program candidates will be required to take on-call rotation, which includes weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays

For Internal SMC Employees:

• Must have a minimum of 1040 hours worked in current position at SMC at time of application

• No corrective action for at least one year

Preferred

• BSN

• Active involvement in SMC Unit Based council or SMC committee (for internal SMC candidates)

Salary - $42.78 - $57.02 hourly (based on experience)

About Shore Medical Center

At Shore Medical Center, kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical sophistication. Located in Somers Point, NJ, Shore is a 196-bed, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit acute care community hospital where advanced technology harmonizes with compassionate care. Since 1940, Shore has been a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families, friends, neighbors, and visitors throughout our region.

Shore attracts the area’s best doctors, nurses, and clinicians—and is the most favored hospital among many of these professionals for their own personal healthcare needs. We offer the highest quality of care across a wide range of specialties, including cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, adult and pediatric emergency, and maternity services.

Shore is a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network and maintains long-standing affiliations with Penn Medicine in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neuroscience, and pulmonology—giving our patients and physicians seamless access to world-class care. We also partner with Onsite Neonatal Partners, Bayfront Emergency Physicians, Equum Medical for 24/7 critical care services, Mayo Medical Laboratories, Advanced Radiology Solutions, and Advantage Sleep Centers.

Shore is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified for disease-specific care in stroke, spine surgery, and knee and hip replacement. In Spring 2025, Shore earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction for hospital quality and safety.  Shore also earned the “Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes” designation by the American Diabetes Association and Leapfrog. This national recognition program calls attention to the complex inpatient care required by patients living with diabetes. Shore has also earned the The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award for dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.

SMC Employee Benefits

The mission of Shore Medical Center (SMC) is to care for and respect our patients, families and each other. Keeping with this mission, Shore is committed to providing each staff member with a unique and exceptional Total Rewards package to meet the needs of you and your family. Our employees have access to a broad range of benefits ranging from legal guidance, to a menu of stellar medical plans, supportive care, and in-house pharmacy and exclusive discounts just for being an SMC employee!

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Certification reimbursement

• Referral incentive program

• Local community employee discounts

• Free Parking