Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency—Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU)— October 2026

Texas Health Resources • Dallas, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Program at Texas Health offers a unique opportunity for new graduate RNs to join the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU). The program is integrated into the hospital's education structure and includes a guided clinical experience with an instructor-led core curriculum, a formal mentoring program, debriefing/self-care sessions, and supportive 360-degree evaluations. Residents will gain experience on their selected home units and also rotate through other departments to broaden their nursing experience. This comprehensive, evidence-based onboarding program has a 15-month employment commitment designed to equip new graduate nurses with the experience, judgment, skills, and confidence needed to navigate complex hospital environments.

Requirements

• ADN (Associates Nursing Degree) is required upon hire.
• Current RN licensure (Texas or Compact State). Boards MUST be passed, and results verified by noon the Wednesday prior to start date.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Graduated within the last 12 months preferred.
• Less than one-year experience at the time the residency begins preferred.
• Have not previously completed a THR nursing residency preferred.
• Enrolled or completed a DEU with THR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a guided clinical experience with an instructor-led core curriculum.
• Engage in a formal mentoring program.
• Attend informative debriefing/self-care sessions.
• Participate in supportive 360-degree evaluations.
• Gain experience on personally selected home units.
• Rotate/cross train through other departments to gain expanded nursing experience.
• Provide high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Participate in Unit Based Council (UBC).

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off
• Competitive health insurance choices
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account options
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flex spending
• Student Loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree