Graduate Nurse Residency - Medical Surgical (Ortho) - October 2026

Graduate Nurse Residency - Medical Surgical (Ortho) - October 2026 Come and join our Graduate Nurse Residency Program! We invite new graduate RN's to apply for this unique opportunity. The next cohort will begin on October 19, 2026. Integrated into our Hospital's education structure, the Texas Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program includes a guided clinical experience with an instructor‑led core curriculum, a formal mentoring program, informative debriefing/self‑care sessions and supportive 360‑degree evaluations. Residents not only participate in the learning experience on their personally selected home units, they also rotate/cross train through other departments to gain an expanded nursing experience vital to the complex patient care. The Texas Health Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, evidence‑based onboarding program with a 15‑month employment commitment that offers new graduate nurses an exciting opportunity to gain the experience, judgment, skills and confidence to successfully navigate the complexity of hospital life. Where you will be working: Work location: Texas Health Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Ln. TX 75231 Work hours: Full‑time days, (3)-12 hour shifts; Rotating weekends, holidays, and on‑call shifts required Work environment: Medical Surgical (Ortho) Please provide the following during the application: Resume Official nursing school transcript (Unofficial transcript accepted until official is available) Exemplar/Essay: In one‑to‑two pages, tell a story of a clinical situation that was especially meaningful to you as a student nurse and that has helped shape your practice today Things you need for the position: ADN (Associates Nursing Degree) is required upon hire; BSN preferred Graduated within the last 12 months preferred Less than one‑year experience at the time the residency begins preferred Have not previously completed a THR nursing residency preferred Enrolled or completed a DEU with THR preferred Current RN licensure (Texas or Compact State). Boards must be passed, and results verified by noon the Wednesday prior to start date BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Registered Nurse you'll enjoy top‑notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more. Recent awards 2022 FORTUNE Magazine's '100 Best Companies to Work For®' (8th year in a row) Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running) 'America's Best Employers for Diversity' list by Forbes A '100 Best Workplaces for Millennials' by Fortune and Great Place to Work® Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Nurse Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment Positively impact patients' quality of life Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources Enjoy opportunities for growth Explore our Texas Health careers site ( for info like benefits ( job listings by category ( recent awards ( we've won and more. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to View email address on click.appcast.io. Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted. Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr