Graduate Nurse Residency (Medical Surgical) – October 2026

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

1d•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 15-month employment commitment offers an exciting opportunity to gain the experience, judgment, skills, and confidence necessary to successfully navigate the complexities of hospital life. 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, informative debriefing/self-care sessions, and supportive 360-degree evaluations. Residents will participate in learning experiences on their selected home units and also rotate/cross-train through other departments to gain expanded nursing experience vital for complex patient care.

Requirements

ADN (Associate's 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.