New Grad RN

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's in Denver offers a Nurse Residency Program designed to transition student nurses to registered nurses through hands-on learning, mentors, simulations and structured education.

The program supports growth in a busy hospital environment and prepares residents for independent practice. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will participate in a year-long program with experienced faculty, preceptors and a collaborative team, ensuring safe and effective

Qualifications

• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification obtained within 1 year of employment.
• No previous nursing experience required; rigorous on-boarding and hands-on training.
• Nursing degree and RN license/Graduate Nurse in the state are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, report changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other physician-ordered care; document in the patient record.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 1 year

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.68 - $53.52 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Relocationprovided for eligible candidates!

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA HealthONEPresbyterian/St. Luke's, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands‑on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeingsupport, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirementresources, including a 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
• Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke's provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Monthly educational sessions.
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands‑on simulations.
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
• Working collaboratively on an evidence‑based practice project.

Cohort Start Dates:

• July 20, 2026
• August 3, 2026
• August 17, 2026
• August 31, 2026
• September 14, 2026
• September 28, 2026
• October 12, 2026
• October 26, 2026
• November 9, 2026
• November 23, 2026
• December 7, 2026
• December 21, 2026

Specialties Available

• Med/Surg/Tele
• Ortho/Spine
  
• Transplant/PCU
• BMT
• Blood Cancer
  

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
• Other Certifications maybe required during employment
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel maybe needed for training

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver‑metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an awarding winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver‑metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community‑minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in‑kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital."

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.