Graduate Nurse - Sugar Land
The Graduate Nurse at Confidential Client Sugar Land is an entry-level nursing role focused on providing professional care to diverse patients under the supervision of experienced nurses. The position emphasizes progressive skill development in clinical competency, patient assessment, education, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure quality, safe, and compassionate care. This role supports patient advocacy, discharge planning, and continuous learning within a hospital setting.
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 — Clinical (Graduate Nurse Program).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring Graduate Nurses for its Sugar Land campus graduate nurse program (Winter 2027 cohort). This is an entry-level, full-time clinical nursing role designed for recent nursing graduates who will develop clinical skills under RN supervision and participate in structured learning while delivering patient-centered care.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client’s Graduate Nurse (GN) will:
- Provide professional nursing care to a diverse patient population under RN supervision
- Perform nursing assessments, assist with exams and treatments, and maintain medical records
- Administer medications and support clinical procedures per scope and supervision
- Participate in patient and family education and discharge planning
- Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional care team to support safe, efficient care
- Progress clinical competency through coaching, skills assessments, and continuing education
- Use clinical technology and electronic communication tools (including Outlook) as part of daily work
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school preferred; Associates degree from an accredited school of Nursing may be considered
- Experience:
- No prior RN experience required — completion of a nursing program with clinical rotations in a hospital setting is required
- Licenses & certifications (required):
- GN — Graduate Nurse Temporary State Licensure (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) OR applicable temporary/graduate nurse licensure for the hiring state
- BLS — Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) or BLS Instructor
Skills & Abilities
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential job duties
- Developing assessment, organizational, prioritization and time-management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and team members
- Progressing clinical judgment consistent with the Nurse Practice Act
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and apply improvements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
People & teamwork:
- Build therapeutic relationships and collaborate on individualized plans of care
- Seek guidance and contribute positively to team dynamics and a healthy work environment
Service & patient-centered care:
- Follow patient- and family-centered care standards
- Provide and adapt patient education based on learning needs under RN supervision
Quality & safety:
- Follow nursing process standards, regulatory requirements, and professional practice guidelines
- Provide progressively complex care and coordinate with interprofessional teams
Finance & operations:
- Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and minimize incidental overtime
Growth & innovation:
- Identify learning needs and pursue continuing education and training
- Support implementation of new care pathways and service-line changes
Supplemental:
- Work attire: scrubs required
- On-call: may be required during emergencies (e.g., disaster response)
- Travel: typically not required
Work shift: Evergreen rotation — all shifts (per department scheduling)
Compensation
- Estimated salary (as posted): $50,678 per year — estimated. Actual pay may vary based on credentials, experience, and location. Confidential Client complies with applicable state and local compensation regulations.
Why apply through Careertakes
- Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiting partner and can provide transparency about the process and access to additional matched opportunities across our network.
- This position is ideal for newly graduated nurses seeking a supportive transition into clinical practice with structured coaching and professional development.
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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