GN Residency February- CVICU

Texas Health Resources • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program invites new graduate RNs to apply for a unique opportunity. The next cohort will begin on February 22, 2027. This 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, informative debriefing/self-care sessions, and supportive 360-degree evaluations. Residents will gain experience in their selected home units and also rotate/cross-train through other departments to expand their nursing experience, which is vital for complex patient care. The Texas Health Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, evidence-based onboarding program with a 15-month employment commitment, offering new graduate nurses an exciting opportunity to gain the experience, judgment, skills, and confidence to successfully navigate the complexity of hospital life.

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

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 acuity level of care to a wide variety of cardiac surgical patients at a 2:1 patient to nurse ratio in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Focus on providing evidence-based, patient-focused care to improve the health and wellbeing of patients.

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

What This Job Offers

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