New Grad RN Residency

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA HealthONE Aurora is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills for new graduate Registered Nurses. As a Resident II Registered Nurse, you will be supported by nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to facilitate the transition from student to registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope/standards of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting any changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

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.
• Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.

Available Units

• Neuro Trauma
• Med/Surg Oncology
• Cardiac Care
• Adult Psych
• Rehab- Spalding Rehabilitation

Cohort Start Dates

• October 26, 2026
• November 9, 2026
• November 23, 2026
• December 7, 2026
• December 21, 2026
• January 4, 2027
• January 18, 2027
• February 1, 2027
• February 15, 2027
• March 1, 2027
• March 15, 2027
• March 29, 2027

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
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse License in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be needed for training

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse License in the State.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of employment.
• Possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.