Entry-Level Registered Nurse Resident – Acute Care Hospital
This full-time Entry-Level Registered Nurse Resident position at Confidential Client supports new graduate RNs transitioning into acute care through a structured residency program involving education, simulation, and clinical preceptorship. The role involves delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, performing patient assessments, administering medications, and participating in ongoing professional development within a patient-centered hospital environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in a structured Registered Nurse residency program (education, simulation, precepted clinical experience) designed for new graduates.
- Provide safe, compassionate, evidence‑based acute care to diverse patient populations.
- Perform patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
- Administer medications and treatments; monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Manage telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, phlebotomy and wound care as appropriate to unit scope.
- Document care accurately and timely in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists and interdisciplinary team members on care coordination.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Escalate clinical changes and respond to emergencies following hospital protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement, competency validation and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Texas OR a multistate Compact RN license by start date.
- Completion of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred; ADN considered with commitment to BSN completion).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within specified timeframe after hire.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Strong communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
- Preferred: experience or coursework in telemetry, IV therapy, phlebotomy, wound care, and EHR documentation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $80,000 — $88,000 per year (provided by Confidential Client).
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and 401(k) plan.
- Structured nurse residency mentorship and professional development.
- Continuing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Why Join
- Focused transition-to-practice program built to support new graduate RNs entering acute care.
- Collaborative, patient‑centered culture with interdisciplinary teams.
- Hands-on learning through simulation and precepted clinical rotations to build competence and confidence.
- Competitive benefits and clear pathways for professional growth.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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