Graduate Nurse; GN - Cohort - Surgery​/Shifts

Graduate Nurse Residency (GN) - Surgery - July 2026

Come and join our Graduate Nurse Residency Program! We invite new graduate RNs to apply for this unique opportunity. The next cohort will begin on October 19th, 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, but 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 on‑boarding 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.

• Work location:
  
  Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093
• Work environment:
  Surgery/OR
• Work hours:
  
  Full‑time, 40 hrs/week;
  Variable Shifts;
  Weekend and holiday requirements

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• Renovating 9 OR suited and integrating new technology
• Fast‑Paced, high‑volume department
• Promotes within
• Education and growth opportunities for all interested
• High retention/low turnover in this department

• 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

• 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

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment
• Positively impact patients' quality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
• Enjoy opportunities for growth

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.