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RN, Registered Nurse, Graduate Nurse Residency

  • Company: CHRISTUS Health
  • Location: Mt Sylvan, Smith County
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Christus Health at a glance

christushealth.org
  • Founded 1999

SEC filings mentioning "CHRISTUS Health": 297search EDGAR

Federal funding recipient: largest known award $1.4B from the Department of Defense (started Oct 1, 2013) — via USAspending.gov

Comprehensive healthcare services

Registered as a global legal entity (LEI OQUVMAC1TV7BMO6XVW61, US) — via GLEIF

Registered healthcare provider organization (Health Maintenance Organization) — via CMS NPPES

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic nonprofit health system based in Irving, Texas, founded in 1999. More background is on Wikipedia and christushealth.org.

Recent coverage includes a multispecialty clinic opening in Albuquerque, a nursing initiative with Kilgore College, and leadership changes at Mount Pleasant hospital.

763 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.

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Join CHRISTUS Health's Mt Sylvan location as a Registered Nurse through our Graduate Nurse Residency program. This full-time, one-year developmental opportunity is designed for 2026 nursing graduates, providing structured mentorship, clinical training, and comprehensive support as you transition into professional nursing practice in Smith County.

About the Opportunity

CHRISTUS Health recognizes that recent nursing graduates bring essential new perspectives to healthcare. Our Registered Nurse Graduate Residency creates an intentional pathway from nursing school to confident independent practice. Over twelve months, you'll advance from new graduate to proficient bedside nurse, working alongside experienced mentors within a supportive cohort of peers navigating the same professional transition.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver direct patient care in acute care settings under structured guidance from experienced RNs
  • Develop clinical competencies in patient assessment, safety protocols, and therapeutic communication
  • Participate in organized didactic education and simulation training designed for graduate nurses
  • Build proficiency with electronic health records, medical-surgical nursing concepts, and care coordination
  • Collaborate across interprofessional teams including physicians, therapists, and clinical support staff
  • Apply evidence-based practice standards and facility protocols to patient care decisions

What We're Looking For

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program in 2026, holding an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • Current or soon-to-be-obtained Texas Registered Nurse license
  • Solid clinical knowledge foundation from your nursing education
  • Strong commitment to professional growth and quality patient outcomes
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork capabilities
  • Genuine dedication to compassionate, evidence-based nursing care

About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is a mission-driven health system serving Texas communities and beyond. We prioritize compassionate care, clinical excellence, and investment in our nursing workforce. At our Mt Sylvan facility, we actively develop emerging nurse leaders through residencies that combine mentorship with real-world clinical experience, supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3%via FRED

National quits rate: 1.9%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

About this role & career path

A residency RN role is an entry point into bedside practice within a multi-state health system. Progress often moves from residency completion toward staff RN roles, charge or specialty units, and later clinical leadership—aligned with CHRISTUS’s nursing pipeline work (e.g., partnerships like the Kilgore College initiative).

Build the skills for this role

Build core RN competencies: assessment, med safety, EHR charting, infection control, and patient education. Free study options include Saylor Academy — Health Sciences courses (free) and Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn).

Free & low-cost learning resources

Be ready to discuss residency readiness: prioritization under load, escalation, medication safety, and how you learn from feedback. Prepare examples of teamwork, patient advocacy, and why a Catholic nonprofit system and East Texas placement fit your goals.

Strong fit for new or early-career nurses seeking a structured residency at a large Catholic nonprofit system rather than a fully remote or pure travel role. Location is on-site in Mt Sylvan / Smith County.

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  • Role RN, Registered Nurse, Graduate Nurse Residency
  • Employer Christus Health
  • Location Mt Sylvan, Smith County
  • Type Full Time
  • Posted July 1, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-01
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (309 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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