New Grad Registered Nurse Residency Ortho Neuro
Ascension
About the Role
- Location: Waco, TX
- Facility: Providence
- Specialty: Ortho Neuro
- Schedule: Nights | Full-time
- Residency Cohort: Winter 2027
- Start Dates: January 19 and February 15
- Eligibility: December 2026 graduates are eligible for consideration.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with your RN preceptor to support patient care through observation, documentation, and clear communication.
- Assist with physician and nursing care plans to help deliver safe, coordinated care.
- Monitor, communicate, and document changes in patient condition.
- Strengthen clinical thinking and judgement through structured transition-to-practice experiences that support safe, competent, person-centered care.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS 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.
- Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.
Qualifications
- Less than one year of RN experience (Preference)
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more