GN Residency February - Surgical Trauma/Burn PCU

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth is offering a Graduate Nurse Residency Program for new graduate RNs. The February 2027 cohort will begin on February 22, 2027, with a 15-month employment commitment.

The program includes guided clinical experiences, mentoring, and 360-degree evaluations. Residents will be assigned to the Surgical Trauma/Burn PCU, with full-time, (3) 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays, plus on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• ADN required upon hire; 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Nurse Residency program with guided clinical experience and instructor-led core curriculum.
• Rotate/cross train through multiple departments to gain a broad nursing experience.

Skills

RN licensure

BCLS certification

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

ADN (Associates Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

Job description

Graduate Nurse Residency - Surgical Trauma/Burn PCU - February 2027

Come and join our Graduate Nurse Residency Program! We invite new graduate RNs to apply for this unique opportunity. The next cohort will begin on February 22, 2027.

Integrated into a Hospital’s education structure, the Texas Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program 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 not only participate in the learning experience on their personally selected home units, but they also rotate/cross train through other departments to gain an expanded nursing experience vital to the complex patient care.

The Texas Health Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, evidence based on‑boarding program with a 15‑month employment commitment that offers new graduate nurses an exciting opportunity to gain the experience, judgment, skills and confidence to successfully navigate the complexity of hospital life.

Where you will be working:

• Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
• Work environment: Surgical Trauma/Burn PCU
• Work hours: Upon completion of the Residency, anticipated hours will be full‑time, (3)-12‑hour shifts; rotating weekends, holidays, and on call shifts required

Department highlights:

The Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit provides care to a patient population with trauma related injuries and pre‑ and post‑surgical patients requiring specialized monitoring and interventions. STPCUs scope of practice includes but is not limited to: care for patients sustaining sudden multi‑system injuries; including blunt and/or penetrating trauma injuries, continuous cardiac monitoring, management of chest tubes, wound/skin care, titration of insulin drips for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) diagnosis, respiratory compromised patients that require specialized equipment including continuous respiratory interventions, and tracheostomy care, multi‑system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology, GI Bleeds, Renal/Liver Failure, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Imbalances, and cardiac abnormalities.

• 17‑bed Surgical Trauma PCU
• Intermediate level of care to a wide variety of surgical trauma and medical patients at a 3:1 patient to nurse ratio.
• Medication management includes continuous and titratable IV medications to support the intermediate care population.
• MAGNET facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Primary Heart Attack Center PHAC
• The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
• Self‑Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

Please provide the following during the application:

• Resume
• Official nursing school transcript (Unofficial transcript accepted until official is available)
• Exemplar/Essay: In one‑to‑two pages, tell a story of a clinical situation that was especially meaningful to you as a student nurse and that has helped shape your practice today

Things you need for the position:

• ADN (Associates Nursing Degree) is required upon hire; 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
• Current RN licensure (Texas or Compact State). Boards MUST be passed and results verifiedby noon the Wednesday prior to start date.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintainedquarterly required

Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has a longstanding history of providing advanced medical care. We’re a 748‑bed, Magnet‑designated, full‑service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.

If you’re looking for cardiovascular care, high‑risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.

And talk about award winning, Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission‑certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center, a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top‑notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 26,000 employees and are among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Join us and be a part of our exceptional team as we provide outstanding care and deliver award‑winning results. You belong here.

Why Texas Health

As a Texas Health Registered Nurse, you’ll enjoy top‑notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people‑first, excellence‑driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Nurse:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment
• Positively impact patients’ quality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
• Enjoy opportunities for growth

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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