Winter 2026 RN Graduate

Community Health Systems•Laredo, TX

About The Position

The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) provides basic nursing care under the direct supervision of a licensed RN in an acute care setting. Designed for newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional nursing practice, the role delivers patient care, administers treatments, and supports patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being. Unit-specific duties may vary across critical care, emergency services, operating room, cardiac surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics and labor and delivery, oncology, orthopedics, post-anesthesia care, NICU, telemetry, dialysis, and catheterization lab services. The position requires 0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting. A state or compact-state RN license and BCLS are required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
State RN licensure and/or compact-state RN licensure.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
Proficiency in medication administration and monitoring for side effects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing individualized patient care plans in collaboration with experienced RNs and healthcare teams.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered, following safety protocols and applicable procedures.
Assess patients and document vital signs, responses, and changes in condition in the electronic medical record.
Educate patients and families about basic care, procedures, treatment plans, and relevant aftercare.
Support patient mobility, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living while maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, and report patient condition changes to supervising RNs.
Follow infection-control protocols, patient-safety guidelines, hospital policies, and applicable unit-specific requirements.
Perform specialty and unit-specific duties as applicable, including monitoring patients, assisting with procedures, using clinical equipment, and providing care before, during, and after treatment or surgery.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.