New Grad Nurse Residency

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Medical City Fort Worth is a year-long paid program designed to provide hands-on experience, helping to establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. It supports the transition from student nurse to registered nurse within a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Residency Specialties Available

• Ortho Neuro Med Surg
• Surgical Med Surg
• Medical PCU
• Cardiac Tele
• Surgical PCU
• PCU

Start Dates: November 2026 - December 2026

Key Responsibilities

As an RN Resident, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and nursing standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models (e.g., "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage").
• 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 changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene 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, 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.
• Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.

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.
• Registered Nurse License or Active Graduate Nurse Permit in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.