New Grad RN Residency

Hourly wage estimate: $36.68 - $53.52. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role may determine your actual salary.

About the role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA HealthONE Rose is a year-long, paid program designed to transition new graduate nurses from the classroom to professional practice. The program provides hands-on experience, advanced clinical training in a specialty area, and a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to promote learning, clinical application, and socialization.

Upcoming HCA Nurse Residency Cohorts begin on the following dates:

• September 14, 2026
• September 28, 2026
• October 12, 2026
• October 26, 2026
• November 9, 2026
• November 23, 2026
• December 7, 2026
• December 22, 2026

Available specialties include:

• Post-Surgical
• Oncology
• Tele/Neuro

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department-specific requirements and nursing scope and standards. Using the "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage" nursing model, the RN Resident collaborates with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, compassionate care and serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, reporting any changes in status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor patient response, and intervene as needed for unintended reactions.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for clear understanding.

Requirements

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

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 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 and 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.

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

About the organization

HCA HealthONE is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, with over 170 care sites in the Denver-metro area. Services span the continuum of care, including seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver for regional critical care air and ground transportation.

HCA HealthONE Rose, a Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence, is known for its expertise in women’s care, orthopedics, total joint replacement, heart and vascular care, oncology, and weight-loss treatment. Consistently recognized for community impact, HCA HealthONE contributed over $1 million in cash and in-kind donations and paid more than $400 million in federal, state, and local taxes last year.