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Nurse Residency - Med Surg

HCA Houston Healthcare
Brownsville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Valley Regional 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 Valley Regional 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.

Cohort Start Dates Specialties Available

  • 6/29/26
  • Med Surg


  • 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
    • Wellbeingsupport, including free counseling and referral services
    • Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
    • Savings and retirementresources, 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
    • Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
    • Additional benefitsfor 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.

    Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215 bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25 specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

    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 Valley Regional 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.

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