New Grad RN Resident Emergency Room
St. David's HealthCare
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Patient careMedical terminologyCPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Austin
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care81%CPR / BLS45%Medical terminology3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills for new graduate nurses transitioning into the Emergency Room. You will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Program Learning Experiences
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Monthly educational sessions.
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
- Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.
Cohort Start Dates: February, March, or April 2027.
Key Responsibilities
The RN Resident will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the RN Resident will provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s) and document care.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training.