Nurse Resident - Medical/Surgical

Location:Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment:Admin-NursingShift:Varying Shifts (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:40Summary:The Nurse Resident - Medical/Surgical 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.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.Current license or eligible for licensure to practice Nursing in TexasAHA BLS CardIt is important to review ALL of the requirements for the Nurse Residency program. Complete the online application for the specialty track of choice. Submit your professional resume, essay and transcript as attachments to your online application where prompted to attach the resume.Nurse Residency Program (cookchildrens.org)October 2026 Cohort:Applicants must graduate with a BSN between May 2026 - August 2026Applicants may only apply to one of the two tracks.Applications close on April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time. No documents are accepted after the deadline.Please be advised that no documents are accepted until March 11, 2026.*Applicant eligibilityGraduate of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) or an entry-level master's of nursing program (MSN)Must apply as first professional nursing roleMust pass the NCLEX prior to the start of the residencyMust have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be consideredDisqualifications:Associate degree with:Prior work experience as a professional nurseWithout BSN or entry-level MSNMust graduate within the time frame listed aboveApplicants who have previously applied to the nurse residency program are ineligible to reapplyApplication documents received after the deadline will not be consideredApplicants may only apply to one of the two tracks.TimelineInterview Dates: April 20 - 24, 2026Start of Residency: October 5, 2026Note: Timeline dates are subject to changeAbout 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.