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Nurse Resident - Medical/Surgical

AT Cook Children's Health Care System
Cook Children's Health Care System

Nurse Resident - Medical/Surgical

Fort Worth, TX

Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:
Admin-Nursing

Shift:
Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:
40

Summary:

The Nurse Resident will actively participate in a 12-month clinical education opportunity designed to develop a professional nurse with a broad foundation in Pediatric Nursing, and strengthen critical thinking and clinical judgment abilities. The Nurse Resident will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families with a team-orientation and with an emphasis on good customer relations.


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July 2025 Cohort:

  • Applicants must graduate with a BSN between December 2024 - May 2025
  • Applicants may only apply to one of the two tracks.
  • Applications close on January 22nd at 5:00 PM Central Time. No documents are accepted after the deadline.
  • Please be advised that no documents are accepted until January 2nd.

Applicant eligibility

  • Graduated from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) or an entry-level master's of nursing program (MSN).
  • Must be applying to serve in his or her first professional nursing role.

Disqualifications:

  • Associate degree only
  • Previous work experience as a licensed professional nurse
  • Candidates graduating with an Associate Degree-to-BSN who have previous work experience as a licensed professional nurse
  • Candidates with an LPN-to-BSN with previous work experience as a licensed professional nurse
  • Does not graduate within the time frame (no exceptions are granted)
  • Must be applying to serve in his or her first professional role.
  • Must pass the NCLEX prior to the start of the residency.
  • Applicants who have previously applied to the nurse residency program are ineligible to reapply.
  • Applicants may only apply to one of the two tracks - Critical Intermediate Care and Medical/Surgical.

Timeline

  • Interview Dates: February 10 - February 14, 2025
  • Start of Residency: July 14, 2025

*Note: Timeline dates are subject to change

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Client-provided location(s): Fort Worth, TX, USA
Job ID: Cook_Childrens-JR-109502
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)