Graduate Nurse Residency (Medical Surgical (Telemetry) – October 2026

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, evidence-based onboarding program designed for new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs). This program offers 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 skills, which is vital for complex patient care. The program includes a 15-month employment commitment and aims to equip new graduate nurses with the experience, judgment, skills, and confidence needed to navigate hospital environments effectively. The next cohort is scheduled to begin on October 19, 2026.

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.

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 patient care on a Medical Surgical Telemetry unit.
Maintain a 1:5 RN:patient ratio.
Collaborate with PCTs for patient care (1 PCT for every 10-11 patients).