RN Resident: Paid Nurse Residency & Mentorship

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility and family benefits

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, invites nursing graduates to join the RN Resident program. This year-long residency provides hands-on experience, mentoring from nurse leaders, and a structured transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

You will rotate through clinical settings, participate in evidence-based projects, and complete required certifications (BLS/ACLS) within specified timelines, with a supportive learning community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Corpus Christi Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, invites nursing graduates to join the RN Resident program. This year-long residency provides hands-on experience, mentoring from nurse leaders, and a structured transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

You will rotate through clinical settings, participate in evidence-based projects, and complete required certifications (BLS/ACLS) within specified timelines, with a supportive learning community.