Career Resources
One challenge of searching for a job is showcasing your individuality — who you are and what you offer that sets you apart from other nursing students. When you take time to reflect on your unique perspective, searching for a job becomes easier. We’ve compiled these resources to help you maximize your results.
All of our Undergraduate Students have access to the Career Development Centers on campus for assistance with your professional/career development
New Brunswick/Blackwood: Office of Career Exploration & Success
Newark Traditional/Second Degree: Office of Career Resources & Exploration
Please also look out for the signature career events from the School of Nursing Office of Student Engagement & Wellbeing. These events are exclusively for Nursing Students.
Externship Exhibition: for all Junior Level students; Learn about the Externships available from the SON clinical partners. Hosted in the Fall semester.
Nurse Residency Showcases: for all seniors/Level 4 students; Learn about the Nurse Residency programs as well as entry level nursing job opportunities for graduating students from the SON clinical partners. Hosted in the Spring & Summer Semesters.
Listings
Employment
The Rutgers School of Nursing alumni job board is a free job posting service. We do not verify or screen the postings and make no recommendations regarding potential employers or employees.
» View open faculty and staff positions at Rutgers School of Nursing.
Fellowships
» Community Healthcare Network’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship offers two tracks: a primary care fellowship for family nurse practitioners and a psychiatric community health fellowship for psychiatric nurse practitioners.
» Emerging from the legacy Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program, the National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP) is a two-year research training fellowship educating nurses and physicians to serve as leaders, researchers, and agents of change in health care, community health, and public policy. This interprofessional training allows Scholars to engage in team-based approaches and learn to innovate together to help shape the future of health and health care.
Externships
Externships offer nursing students the opportunity to gain practical experience prior to graduation. Though you may find it challenging to find an externship opportunity locally, consider a summer externship outside of the region — it is well worth it. As there are a limited number of externships, they are competitive, and the application process for many begins early. Start your search in the fall, as some have deadlines as early as November.
Clinical Partners:
- Atlantic Health System
- AtlantiCare
- Cooper University Health Care
- Englewood Health
- Hackensack Meridian
- Holy Name Medical Center
- Inspira Health Network
- Penn Medicine
- RWJBarnabas Health
- Saint Peter’s Healthcare
- University Hospital
- Virtua Health
Nurse Residencies
Nurse Residency programs provide newly licensed nurses with structured support as they transition from student to professional practice. These programs combine clinical immersion, mentorship, and professional development to build confidence, competence, and retention during the first year of practice. While many Nurse Residency programs are highly competitive and offered at limited institutions, they are well worth pursuing—even if that means expanding your search beyond your immediate region. Application timelines vary by health system, with some programs opening several months before graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to begin researching Nurse Residency opportunities early in their final year to stay informed about deadlines and requirements.