Nurse Resident - DCH RGV

Driscoll Health Plan; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital invites applications for its Nurse Residency-Transition to Professional Nurse Program. This orientation supports novice nurses with evidence-based pediatric foundations and a structured learning environment, guiding the transition from student to professional nurse within a pediatric setting.

Eligibility includes graduating in December 2026 or recent graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• RN licensing must be obtained prior to day 1 (Didactic).
• GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred.
• BLS required upon hire (American Heart Association).

Skills

BLS Certification

Strong communication

Education

Nursing degree or enrolled in accredited RN program

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

_ Nurse Resident-Transition to Professional Nurse Program _

This program provides comprehensive extended nursing orientation based on current theories and concepts using evidenced-based practices. TheTransitions Program was developed by expert competent professionals within Driscoll Children’s Hospitalspecifically for the novice nurse. Whether you are providing care to the neonate or to the adolescent, our program instructors and multidisciplinary professional staff are there to help build your pediatric nursing foundation in a supportive and structured environment. Master your professional practice and build your pediatric experience here at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

_ Minimum Requirements: _

• Must be graduating in December 2026 (or have graduated in the past year) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must submit complete application (see requirements below).
• GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred.
• BLS required upon hire (American Heart Association)

Limited openings make Driscoll’s Nurse Residency-Transitions Program highly competitive. Selection will be based on meeting the minimum requirements, GPA, completed application, resume, and the interview process.

_ Important Information and Dates: _

-RN license must be obtained prior to day 1 of Class (Didactic)

• Selections for interview will be made based on meeting the minimum requirements, GPA, submission of complete application,resume, etc.

• The interview process will includea panel interview and a possible follow-up peer interview.

• Hiring selections will be made for unit‑specific decisions based on the above processes.

• Start date for the Nurse Residency -Transitions Program/Mandatory Hospital Orientation will take place in February 2027.

For questions, contact Vanessa Garcia, Recruiter at [e-mail].