New Grad RN Resident Orthopedics

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad RN Resident will participate in the paid, year-long HCA Nurse Residency Program at St. David’s Medical Center, designed to support the transition from nursing school into professional practice. The program provides specialty clinical training, monthly education sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on simulations to measure and evaluate skills, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and a collaborative evidence-based practice project. Summer cohort start dates are available in June, July, and August 2026.

In the Orthopedics department, the RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models. The resident advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports a positive patient experience. The role is in a sister unit to Neurology, with opportunities to cross-train.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the State of Texas.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• No previous experience is needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients during admission and scheduled shifts, and identify and report changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care in the patient medical record accurately, thoroughly, and promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and notify providers and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate and proactively address patient needs.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Explain complex medical terminology to support patient and caregiver understanding.
• Collaborate with medical providers and other care-team members to deliver individualized patient care.
• Participate in the residency program’s specialty training, educational sessions, preceptorship, simulations, mentoring, and evidence-based practice project.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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