Graduate Nurse Residency – NICU – October 2026

Come and join our Graduate Nurse Residency Program! We invite new graduate RN's 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, 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 Alliance: 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76244 

• Work environment: NICU

• Work hours: Full-time, 36 Hours with rotating weekends and holidays 

Department Highlights:

• 8 bed level 3 NICU expanding to 16 bed

• 25 weeks gestation and greater

• Average daily census is 7-10 patients

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 and maintained quarterly required  

Texas Health Alliance - Texas Health Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas.   

We’re Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we’re a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services and are a top choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services and much more.  

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 

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

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!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to texashealthresidencyprograms@texashealth.org. #LI-TC2