New Grad Nurse Residency

About the Program

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.

Residency Details

• Start Dates: September 2026 - December 2026
• Residency Specialties Available: 5W Surgical PCU, 7W Med Surg, ONMS (Ortho Neuro Med Surg), 4S PCU, 4E Cardiac Telemetry, 5E Medical PCU, 7E Surgical Med Surg

Program Features

• 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

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

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse License or Active Graduate Nurse Permit in the State
• 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
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be needed for training

Benefits

• 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

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