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.

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What You’ll Do

The Nurse Resident – Critical Care participates in a 12-month clinical residency focused on pediatric critical care. This program develops foundational pediatric nursing knowledge, strengthens clinical judgment and critical thinking, and transitions new graduates into competent, team-oriented professional nurses who provide family-centered care in high-acuity settings.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to pediatric patients in critical care settings under residency supervision
• Participate in structured clinical education, simulations, and competency assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient- and family-centered care
• Document care accurately and timely in the medical record
• Attend required classroom, clinical, and orientation activities for the residency track
• Complete program evaluations and demonstrate progressive development throughout the 12-month residency

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or entry-level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
• Eligible for licensure to practice nursing in Texas (must obtain required licensure per state rules)
• Must pass the NCLEX prior to the start of the residency
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be considered
• Must be applying as a first professional nursing role (entry-level/new graduate)

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Disqualifications & Important Restrictions

• Applicants holding an associate degree with prior professional RN experience are ineligible for this residency track
• Applicants who previously applied to the same nurse residency program are ineligible to reapply for the same track
• Applicants must apply to only one residency track per cycle
• Documents submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered

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Cohorts & Timeline

• February and April 2027 cohorts available (track availability varies by cohort)
• Applicant eligibility for these cohorts: must graduate with a BSN between August and December 2026
• Documents accepted beginning August 17, 2026; application deadline: September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time
• Virtual screening conversations (selected applicants): brief 10-minute sessions after initial review
• Interview dates (anticipated): September 21–25, 2026
• Residency start dates (anticipated): February 8, 2027 and April 5, 2027
• Note: timeline dates are subject to change — review the residency instructions carefully

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Program Notes & Application Checklist

• Complete the online application for your chosen specialty track and attach your professional resume and official transcript when prompted
• Selected applicants will be invited to a brief virtual screening conversation with the Nurse Residency team
• Applicants may only apply to one of the two available tracks per cycle — choose carefully

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About the Employer

Our client is a leading pediatric medical center within the Healthcare & Nursing industry that provides advanced clinical care, research, and support services for children and families. This opportunity is offered through a structured Nurse Residency designed to support new graduate nurses as they transition into professional practice.

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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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