Nurse Resident - DCH RGV

15 Driscoll Children's Hospital-Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital is offering a Nurse Resident-Transition to Professional Nurse Program designed to build a strong pediatric nursing foundation through comprehensive orientation and evidence-based practices. The program supports nurses from novice to professional, with instructor guidance and multidisciplinary staff to enhance clinical skills.

Applicants must be graduating in December 2026 (or have recently graduated), maintain GPA 3.0+, and have BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduating in Dec 2026 or has graduated in the past year from an accredited nursing program.
• GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred.
• BLS required upon hire (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Participate in Nurse Residency-Transitions Program to build pediatric nursing foundations.
• Engage in comprehensive extended nursing orientation and hospital orientation.
• Develop professional nursing practice through expert mentorship and multidisciplinary staff.

Skills

BLS

RN license

GPA 3.0+

Education

Nursing degree

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. The Transitions Program was developed by expert competent professionals within Driscoll Children's Hospital specifically 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 include a 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].

Until all children are well.

Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll's approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll's rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.