New Graduate Residency OR Surgery December Grads

Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Tuition and loan assistance

Job summary

The Overland Park Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, invites December graduates to join our RN Nurse Residency Program. The 22-week orientation prepares new grads for OR Surgery, with on-call requirements including overnights and weekends. Start dates include February 15, 2027, reserved for December 2026 grads.

Program focuses on hands-on experiences, mentoring from nurse leaders, and collaborative evidence-based projects to transition from student nurse to licensed RN.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Additional certifications may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other medically ordered tasks.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses; notify provider as needed.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs to provide exceptional care.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-ups.

Skills

BLS within 30 days of employment

ACLS within 1 year of employment

Other Certifications

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

• Openings for December Graduates Only to start in February 2027 Cohort.

Complete ONE application to be considered for the OR Surgery openings at any of our Kansas City HCA Midwest Health Hospital locations. Openings can and will change at any time.

Opportunities for OR Surgery will be limited but we do have opportunities available.

You will attend a 22 week orientation program that specifically trains for OR Surgery.

This role comes with on call requirements that are overnight and weekends as an expectation of your schedule.

There is no flexibilty with that requirement.

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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Overland Park Regional Medical Center 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.

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.

Start dates available:

February 15th, 2027 (reserved for December 2026 grads)

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 Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Overland Park Regional Medical Center family! We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications.

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.