Failed my residency orientation

I’m a new grad who just wrapped up my ICU residency and was told by management that I am not ready to be on my own.

My orientation was already extended by 1 week. I did not get along with my preceptor and felt unsafe working on the unit due to her lack of support/guidance and my general inexperience as a new nurse. Unfortunately, management did not allow me to switch preceptors. I’ve been reflecting on myself and my orientation experience, and I realize that maybe I was not ready to work such a high acuity floor as my first job.

I am not sure what else to do. I’ve been applying to other jobs, but I don’t know how to explain this during interviews. I also graduated in Spring 2024, so I’m close to a year out of school — will this matter to employers?

I feel so lost and scared. I want to continue working in-patient but on less acute floors, I’m just anxious that no one will hire me due to failing my residency.