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 new Registered Nurses with hands-on experience, helping to establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. 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 of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about their medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, 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.
• Collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project.

Specialty Areas

• 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.

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.