Graduate Nurse Residency, NICU - February 2027 Cohort - Full Time

Graduate Nurse Residency – NICU – February 2027

Come and join our Graduate Nurse Residency Program! We invite new graduate RN's to apply for this unique opportunity.  The next cohort will begin on February 22, 2027. 

Integrated into our Hospital’s education structure, the Texas Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program includes a guided clinical experience with an instructor-led core curriculum, a formal mentoring program, informative debriefing/self-care sessions and supportive 360-degree evaluations. Residents not only participate in the learning experience on their personally selected home units, they also rotate/cross train through other departments to gain an expanded nursing experience vital to the complex patient care. 

The Texas Health Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, evidence based on-boarding program with a 15-month employment commitment that offers new graduate nurses an exciting opportunity to gain the experience, judgment, skills and confidence to successfully navigate the complexity of hospital life.  

 Where you will be working: 

·       Work location\: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas 75093  

·       Work environment\: NICU

·       Work hours\: Full-time, 36 Hours, Rotating

Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team.  

We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care. Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise.  

As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department.  

Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations. We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement.  

We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit. Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents. 

Please provide the following during the application: 

 • Resume  

 • Official nursing school transcript (Unofficial transcript accepted until official is available) 

 • Exemplar/Essay\: In one-to-two pages, tell a story of a clinical situation that was especially meaningful to you as a student nurse and that has helped shape your practice today 

  Things you need for the position\:  

• ADN (Associates Nursing Degree) is required upon hire; BSN preferred  

• Other – CLIAFE must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

• Less than 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse required

• Current RN licensure (Texas or Compact State). Boards MUST be passed, and results verified by noon the Wednesday prior to start date. 

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and

• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training with 90 days and maintained annually required

• NRPA – Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days of hire required

 Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Registered Nurse you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.  

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.  

Here are a few of our recent awards: 

·        2022 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (8th year in a row) 

·        Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running) 

·        “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes 

·        A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®  

  Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Nurse\:  

·        Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment 

·        Positively impact patients’ quality of life 

·        Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources 

·        Enjoy opportunities for growth 

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] 

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