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Nurse Residency - Rehab

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills.

Posted Oct 7 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting
Rehab
License
RN licenseRegistered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program No previous experience needed
License
Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employmentAfter hire · obtained within 30 days of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of employmentAfter hire · obtained within 1 year of employment Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
Education
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
Also asks
some travel maybe needed for training Some travel maybe needed for training
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesComprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • BenefitsWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • BenefitsTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • BenefitsSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • BenefitsEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • BenefitsAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
More benefits (17)
  • Medical
  • Prescription drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Behavioral health
  • Telemedicine services
  • Paid time off
  • Paid family leave
  • Long- and short-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan assistance
  • Certification support
  • Adoption assistance
  • Life insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.
Care model
Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage
Day to day
advocate for patients, families and caregivers The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.
Day to day
assess patient condition during admission and shift, reporting changes Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
Day to day
perform procedures and monitoring ordered by medical providers and document care timely
Day to day
administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and intervene on unintended responses
Day to day
respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs
Day to day
teach patients, families, and caregivers regarding medical condition, treatment, and medications
Travel
travel for training
Details
630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.

The workplace

Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional logo
Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional
Hospital

If you are new, Nurse Residency postings are active, including full-time mixed schedules with rotating weekends and night options on telemetry overflow. Estimated RN hourly pay in public aggregates sits around the low-to-mid $40s, with a stated range near $40.84…

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Corpus Christi Medical Center , you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Corpus Christi Medical Center provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

  • 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.
  • Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role

  • Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
  • Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
  • Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
  • Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
  • Other Certifications maybe required during employment
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
  • Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
  • No previous experience needed
  • Some travel maybe needed for training

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area , with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program.

Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services.

Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available.

Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

  • Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Corpus Christi Medical Center family! We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. - #LI-JP5

What's around it?

In Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$1,292/mo
Household income
$67,394/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Corpus Christi, TX

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