Employment Opportunities for BSNs

• Introduction: Designed to promote professional growth for newly graduated Registered Nurses or those with less than 6 months RN experience. Components of the program consist of a standardized competency-based curriculum developed on current evidence-based practices. The pathway connects competency and checklist templates, online content, facilitator-led classes, exams, and simulation into a sensible workflow. Pairs each participant with a trained personal preceptor on their home unit. Includes debriefing sessions and evaluations to assess progress and arrange for additional assistance as needed. 
• Ideal Candidate Profile: Must be a new graduate from an accredited nursing school with little or no experience. Must have a current RN license prior to orientation start. BLS certified American Heart Association. Demonstrate interest in professional growth and development. 
• Recruiting Timeline: There are three starting Cohorts a year in the Spring, Fall, and Summer. Currently recruiting for Summer ‘23 Residency Program. Deadline to apply for Summer ‘23 residency is September 9th. The Summer cohort will start in October 2023. 
• Benefits:  
  • Flexible Work Schedule 
  • CHRISTUS Matched Savings Plan (403b)
  • Success Sharing 
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program 
  • Continuing Education Programs 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Short Term Disability 
  • Long Term Disability 
  • Group Term Life Insurance 

• Application: See applications for Nurse Residency positions for Christus Health Here  
• Email Contact: Contact Beth Wood, beth.wood@christushealth.org, for questions and concerns about the application process and nurse residency program.  

Introduction: The Nurse Residency program is 13-16-week program with simulation lab, on-site training, and online coursework. During the training time (first 6 weeks), the schedule will be Monday-Friday, with 40-hour work weeks (8- hour days). After this training period, the shifts will transition to 12 hours at the facility. Didactic and Simulation training is provided at an offsite location. All participants that successfully complete the program will move into full-time roles at the facility that extended the initial offer. All who are selected for this program will be asked to sign a 2-year commitment with the facility of hire. If the candidate leaves the facility for any reason before the 2-year commitment is fulfilled, they will be required to meet a financial responsibility. 

Ideal Candidate Profile:  

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment 
• Other Certifications maybe required during employment 
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing 
• Valid TX Registered Nurse License (or proof that you have applied) or Graduate Nurse permit in the State 
• No previous experience needed 
• Some travel maybe needed for training 

Local hiring Events: Please refer to this link to stay up to date on HCA hiring events in the Corpus Christi area. Next event is July 13th, at BUS (Bar Under the Sun) from 5:00PM-7:30PM.  

Recruiting Timeline: Cohorts start in January, May, June, August, and October. Applications are posted year-round to accommodate multiple start dates.  

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 match from 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 

Application: Find application for the Nurse Residency Program here.  

Contact: For questions and concerns about your application, please contact Justin Ricklis at Justin.Ricklis@Hcahealthcare.com 

• Introduction: Memorial Hermann Health System Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. The program lasts 12 months and offers an interactive, evidence-based curriculum designed to build clinical skills and support the professional development of new nurses.
• Ideal candidate profile: Ideal candidates will have a minimum Nursing GPA of 3.0, completion of nursing degree (ADN or BSN) from an accredited program with less than 12 months of experience. current, unencumbered Texas RN license (upon hire), and an active BLS Certification. 
• Recruiting timeline: 3 cohorts a year – Spring (December grads), Summer (May Grads), and Fall (August graduates). However, they are always actively recruiting to fill additional seats, or any seats that may still be open for that cohort. If you are licensed in time to start, they will work with you to get you started. 
• Benefits:  
  • Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, vision 
  • Generous PTO, personal days, and spiritual holiday 
  • Wellbeing programs, Noom, Headspace, Wellthy, Employee Assistance Programs 
  • Learn Well Education Assistance and Advisory Programs for full time and part time employees. (Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment) 
  • All benefits can be found here: https://mhenrollment.com/health 

• Application: Applications are now open for August 2023 graduates. Match Day interviews start the week of June 5. For more information on how to apply, click here: https://jobs.memorialhermann.org/us/en/nurse-residency-program 
• Email contact for all Nurse Residency questions and Professional Student Nurse roles: NRP@memorialhermann.org 

• Introduction: Methodist Healthcare Residency Program is focused on the application of nursing knowledge and skills needed for fluency in transitioning to nursing practice in the respective settings. The programs include clinical practicum with an assigned qualified preceptor and systematic instruction.  
• Ideal Candidate Profile: Graduate of accredited nursing school within past 6 months. Applicants can apply and be offered positions prior to passing the NCLEX exam or graduating. Residents are permitted to start working with their GN permit while they are waiting to test. 
• Recruiting Timeline: Cohorts starting in June, July, August, September, October, December. Applications accepted year-round  
• Benefits:  
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Paid Time Off 
  • 401K Matching 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Student Loan Assistance 
  • Certification Support 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
• Application: Application and Nurse Residency Info Page: https://www.joinmethodist.com/pages/graduate-nurse-residency-program/
• Email Contact: Please contact Yeimy Bailey for questions about Nurse Residency. yeimy.bailey@hcahealthcare.com 

• Introduction: Residency participants will initiate a professional nursing practice career in a supportive environment committed to providing informal mentoring, coaching and learning. They will build confidence through a structured, professional, transition-into-practice experience that is customized to individual developmental needs to assist in transitioning to a successful professional nursing practice role. They will independently perform competent nursing care and procedures in a clinical area safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally. They will also develop clinical leadership skills in a world-class academic medical institution to positively impact the professional practice environment and patient outcomes. They will create and enhance professional networks and relationships with peers. The Following tracks are available: Clinical Nurse (Inpatient), Research Nurse, and Operating Room. Find more information about the available tracks here.  
• Ideal Candidate Profile: Participants in the clinical nurse residency program must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing program and obtain an unencumbered Texas RN license prior to the employment start date.  Eligible participants include those that have less than one year of Registered Nurse work experience. 
• Recruiting Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round. 6 starting cohort dates a year. Positions posted weekly. 
• Benefits: Find a detailed description of available employee benefits here.  
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Life Insurance  

• Application: Find applications for available Nurse Residency positions, Here.  
• Email Contact: For questions and Concerns please contact WorkforceDevelopment@MDAnderson.com 

Introduction: The Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) offers a comprehensive Graduate Nurse Residency Program designed to facilitate a smooth transition into nursing practice. The program provides clinical practicum experience under the guidance of qualified preceptors and systematic instruction. 

Ideal Candidate Profile: Recent graduates from accredited nursing schools within the past 6 months are eligible to apply. Applicants can receive job offers before passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam or graduating. Graduates with a Graduate Nurse permit can begin working while awaiting their test. 

Recruiting Timeline: 

• Winter opportunities are posted Sept. 1st. Positions begin in January and February. 
• Summer opportunities are posted Feb. 1st. Positions begin in June and July. 
• Fall opportunities are posted in June. Deadline to apply is September 2nd. Positions begin September 11th.  

Benefits: 

• Medical coverage 
• Dental benefits 
• Vision care 
• Paid time off 
• 401K matching 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Student loan assistance 
• Certification support 
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Flexible spending account 
• Employee assistance program 

Application: To access the application and learn more about the Nurse Residency program at BSWH, please visit the following website: https://jobs.bswhealth.com/us/en/students-graduates

Email Contact: If you have any inquiries regarding the Nurse Residency program, please feel free to contact: BSWHinternships@BSWHealth.org 

• Introduction: The program is structured to support new nurse cohort bonding with your peers. You will participate in online and classroom learning, meet, and interact with your team members, fellow nurses, administration, nursing, and physician leaders. Your program includes an assigned nurse preceptor who will work with you beginning at orientation and throughout your program. You will be supported with ongoing training and will have opportunities for networking and social activities during the year. 
• Ideal candidate profile: To be considered for the program you must have either a Texas RN license, a Compact State RN license, or a temporary Texas RN license. You must be a new graduate RN or RN with less than 6 months nursing experience, hold a current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification, have a BSN or ADN or be planning to pursue your BSN. 
• Recruiting timeline: We are always accepting applications. Please contact our Recruitment team at Recruitment2@valleybaptist.net, or you may use this link below to view our openings and to contact a Recruiter. 
• Benefits: 
  •  Health Insurance  
  • Dental & Vision Plans    
  • Group Life Insurance  
  • One of the most generous PTO plans 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • 401K Matching  
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
  • Employee Assistance Plan 

• Application: Applications are accepted year-round. Cohort start dates in July, October, February April, and June. Find the link here.  
• Email contact for all Nurse Residency questions and Professional Student Nurse roles: Please contact veronica.guzman@valleybaptist.net 

• Introduction: At DHR Health, caring for people is at the core of what we do for our patients and our community. DHR Health strives to make every encounter an exceptional experience. Program includes a 16-week program with initial didactic (meets weekly) and quarterly follow ups throughout the first year.

• Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
  • Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas
  • Current BLS certification.
  • ACLS or PALS certification within six (6) months of hire (as applicable to department)
  • Participation in one Hospital Shared Governance Committee after completion of internship
  • Participation in Unit Shared Governance Council required after completion of internship
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
  • REQUIREMENTS: -3.0 GPA required -BSN preferred -250-500 word typed essay (Why did you decide to go into Nursing? What specialty area would you like to be considered for and why? What individual strengths would you bring with you to the program?) -2 letters of recommendation (clinical faculty or recent employer). Letters must be sealed. -Official school transcripts.  

• Recruiting Timeline: Applications are accepted Year-Round 
• Benefits:  
  • Health Insurance  
  • Dental & Vision Plans    
  • Group Life Insurance 
  • Bonus Referral Program 

• Application: Recent BSN Graduates can apply to any RN position with “Residency” in the Title. Applications can be found on the DHR Career Page. 
• Email contact: Contact Janee Cox for BSN Residency questions, j.cox@dhr-rgv.com. 

Introduction: Post Acute Medical does not offer a new graduate residency program. All new nurses, regardless of experience, go through an orientation program to help them learn the policies, procedures and specifics of working on their unit. New nurses are paired with a nurse preceptor, who checks in with them regularly. Nurse preceptors are uniquely qualified to provide exceptional in-hospital training. They possess knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced through demonstrated clinical practice. Preceptors serve as a role model for others because of their expert clinical skills and excellent customer relation skills. 

Ideal Candidate Profile: Nurses who have graduated with their degree and who have scheduled their NCLEX testing date are welcome to apply for nursing positions within PAM Health. 

Recruiting Timeline: Applications are available year-round.  

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision. See full list of benefits here.  

Application: Find available positions here.  

Contact: Gina Rivera at 361-676-1709 or Gerad Havelka at 361-244-0889 for questions and concerns.  

Introduction: 8–16-week preceptorship (Varies based on specialty and individual needs.) We focus on team relationship building, proctored by qualified preceptors. We develop your confidence in a variety of complex care situations like in the Specialty Practice Track with specialty courses and Boot Camp. We also provide Professional Development with monthly seminars and reflective practice.  

Ideal Candidate Profile: Licensure / Certification / Registration: 

• Basic Life Support Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. 
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 

Recruiting Timeline: Ascension recruits 9 cohorts a year. Three in the Fall, three in the Spring, three in the Summer. Application deadline for the current Fall cohort is September 16th.  

Benefits: Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plans. Retirement benefits including employer match plans. Long-term & short-term disability. Employee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistance. Tuition reimbursement. 

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. 

Application: To apply, visit this link.  

Contact: Contact Sydney Geick with questions and concerns: sydney.geick@ascension.org 

Introduction: PeaceHealth’s New Grad Residency Program is a 12-month long program for nursing graduates with either an ADN or BSN who have been licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) for less than 12 months. The goal is to help nurses with the transition from an entry level advanced beginner nurse to competent professional, providing safe and quality care to our patients. All newly graduated nurses in all clinical areas are eligible to participate in the Nurse Residency Program. A new graduate is defined as less than 12 months since nursing school graduation (at time of application) and less than 6 months of acute care experience as an RN. 

Ideal Candidate Profile: Must have the ability to work efficiently and responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands and short time frames. Commensurate with educational preparation demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs for nursing care. Computer knowledgeable. 

Upcoming Hiring Events: Wednesday, August 9 @ 12:00 PM PST. Click the link to register.  

Recruiting Timeline: Applications are posted on a year-round basis. No current deadline posted.  

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement Program and our Student Loan Repayment Program 

Application: Find link to New Graduate Nurse Employment Opportunities here.