RN Residency Program - October 2026 Cohort Specialty Units

The RN Residency Program requires

• BSN and minimum 3.0 GPA Texas RN license Active American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification Application deadline is May 22, 2026. The UT Southwestern October 2026 (Cohort 21) RN Residency Program is open to BSN graduates from the December 2025, May 2026, and August 2026 graduating classes, as well as experienced BSN RNs who will have less than 12 months RN experience at start of program (October 2026).
• Application instructions and requirements include: A completed online application Resume showing all work experience, involvement in professional organizations, and history of volunteerism Transcript (most recent–unofficial is acceptable) with 3.0 GPA or higher required *Internal candidates must apply as an internal candidate and are asked to upload a letter of recommendation from current manager DO NOT submit your application until you have ALL the required documents. Upload one master file which will include all required documents. Applications received without the items listed above cannot be processed.
• Specialties accepting
• Residents: Emergency Department Adult Critical Care ICU Units Adult Oncology Adult Progressive Care Units NICU Rehab Psych Operating Room The residency program begins October 5, 2026. Graduate Nurses are required to have their license posted on the board of nursing before close of business on October 1, 2026.

Job Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Residency Program is a planned, comprehensive program through which currently licensed RNs with less than 12 months (of nursing experience) can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that meet the standards of practice defined by the American Nurses Association and other specialty nursing organizations to deliver safe, quality care in a specific clinical setting. The Nurse Residency Program consists of a set of experiences and activities over a 12-month period to support organizational enculturation, practice based learning and professional development of the registered nurse.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: · PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage · 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay · Paid Time Off, available day one · Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) · Paid Parental Leave Benefit · Wellness programs · Tuition Reimbursement · Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer · Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and education

Required · Education Bachelor's Degree Candidates are new nurse graduates with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree who have graduated from an ACEN or CCNE accredited/state approved program or Associate's Degree (ADN) with current UTSW experience. · Licenses and Certifications (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). and Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.

• JOB DUTIES · Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments.
• All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults). · Actively anticipates patients and/or patient's family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care.
• Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation. · Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions.
• Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion, sharing information and observations of the patient and/or patient's family in a manner that contributes to optimal patient care. · Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment.
• Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc.
• Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. · Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation.
• Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner. · Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice while delivering nursing care to patients.
• Suggests practices to enhance Nursing care based on current literature and research. · Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patient's and/or patient's families.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided.
• Obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient/family, i.e., have we helped you?
• Patient/family verbalizes comfort with after discharge care.
• Demonstrates effective communication with children, adolescents, adults and older adults. · Welcomes and orients patient/family to the unit.
• Encourages patient/family participation in care.
• Reviews plan of care with patient/family every shift.
• Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language.
• Makes frequent rounds on patients, communicates when will return; patient infrequently needs to use call light. · Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace.

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.