New Grad RN – Nurse Residency Program

Memorial Hermann Health System

New graduate RN residency providing evidence-based clinical training across Memorial Hermann hospitals. Developing nursing skills, leadership, quality outcomes, and professional practice over 12 months.

Posted 9/7/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates nursing competencies through a comprehensive evidence-based curriculum, with a focus on leadership and quality outcomes. Holds a current Texas RN license and BLS certification, while actively participating in a cohort model for professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas RN LicenseBLS CertificationBachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN)Evidence-Based Nursing CurriculumCohort-Focused Support Model

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Hard Skills

Nursing SkillsEvidence-Based PracticePatient CareClinical CompetenceLeadership Development

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProfessional DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

New Graduate NurseAccredited Nursing ProgramCohort ModelQuality OutcomesClinical Unit Specification

Tech Stack

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Cypress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a 12 month transition-to-practice program for new graduate nurses
Complete a comprehensive evidence-based nursing curriculum
Develop nursing skills toward a competent level of practice
Grow and develop within a cohort-focused support model
Develop leadership, quality outcomes, and professional role capabilities
Transition from advanced beginner to exceptional nurse
Specify a preferred clinical unit in the application

Requirements

What you’ll need

New graduate nurse; cohort available for December 2026 graduates
GPA of 3.0 or higher in an accredited nursing program
Completion of a nursing degree from an accredited program; BSN preferred
Current Texas RN license or temporary permit
BLS Certification from American Heart Association
External applicants require a BSN except at Northeast, Sugar Land, Southeast, and Pearland locations, where ADN applicants are accepted
External applicants for Children’s, Cypress, Greater Heights, Katy, Memorial City, Southwest, The Woodlands, and TMC must specify a unit of choice
Current resume required
Letters of recommendation optional
Cover letter optional

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 month transition-to-practice Nurse Residency Program
Comprehensive evidence-based curriculum
Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ curriculum
Ongoing Memorial Hermann Clinical Development programs
Cohort-focused support system
Professional development in leadership, quality outcomes, and professional role
Supportive setting for developing nursing skills