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Graduate Nurse / GN Med Surg

UT Health Athens Hospital
Athens, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026 CLOSED ON 10/30/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Nurse / GN Med Surg position at UT Health Athens Hospital?

Overview

Join our team as a, full-time, Medical Surgical Graduate Nurse (first year RN) in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First:We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

  • UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Med-Surg RN:


Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide anddirect patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.


Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN)
  • Must maintain current Texas RN License
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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