Graduate Nurse Residency – Med Surg – October 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 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 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.  

 Where you will be working: 

• Work location: Texas Health Rockwall - 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032

• Work environment:  Med Surg unit

• Work hours: Full Time, 36 hours weekly, (3) 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Training: Must be able to attend the first several weeks of training at the corporate office in Arlington Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Med Surg Department Highlights:

• New and advanced equipment and technology

• Fast paced environment

• Collaborative team approach

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 

• 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 required and maintained quarterly 

• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 90 days of hire and maintained annually and

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 90 days of hire 

• A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to serve the growing areas of Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Hunt County, eastern Dallas County, southern Collin County, and outlying areas. Our caregivers live in these tight knit communities too therefore we have a particular interest in providing the best care possible for you - our neighbors, friends, and family members.

Our 105-bed acute-care hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology suite, expanded surgery suites, and enhanced emergency and intensive care areas. Our campus also houses a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, bariatric clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and various physician practices to meet diverse community health needs. 

Texas Health Rockwall has earned a prestigious CMS Five-Star Rating, reflecting our commitment to patient safety, satisfaction, and exceptional clinical outcomes. We are also proud to hold the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace for our staff. 

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.  

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a 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 

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to texashealthresidencyprograms@texashealth.org. 

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