New Grad Registered Nurse Residency Pediatric… at Ascension · Austin

New Grad Registered Nurse Residency Pediatric Acute Care Rehab

Location: Austin, TX, United States

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Specialty: Pediatric Acute Care Rehab

Schedule: Night l Full-time
Residency Cohort: Winter 2027
Start dates: January 19 and February 15

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Starting your nursing career is a big milestone – and the right support matters. As a new graduate or early career nurse, our ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program (Practice Transition Accreditation Program® with distinction) is designed to build your confidence and strengthen your clinical skills as you transition into professional practice. You’ll learn in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship.

December 2026 graduates are eligible for consideration.

• Partner with your RN preceptor to support patient care through observation, documentation and clear communication.
• Assist with physician and nursing care plans to help deliver safe, coordinated care.
• Monitor, communicate and document changes in patient condition.
• Strengthen clinical thinking and judgement through structured transition-to-practice experiences that support safe, competent, person-centered care.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• Less than one year of RN experience

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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