Texas Children's Nurse Residency

Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program
Our innovative program assists graduate nurses transition from student nurse to professional nurse through a variety of opportunities and an ongoing network of support. Specifically designed for graduates with an interest in pediatric, adult cardiac, or obstetric nursing, this program introduces you to the realities of clinical practice. Group problem-solving, critical thinking exercises and hands-on clinical applications will provide you with the tools and resources necessary to discover your full potential.

We are a Magnet designated facility
The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. As one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals, our exceptional clinical practice and dedication to lifelong learning is a vital component in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

We are Accredited with Distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)™
The ANCC’s PTAP™ sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses into new practice settings. This accreditation means Texas Children’s Hospital Nurse Residency Program delivers the knowledge, skills and professional behaviors new nurses need to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications:
•    Graduation from an accredited school of nursing by December 2025 with your degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
•    Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas required by January 30, 2026
•    Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required by January 30, 2026
•    A personal mission statement - 500 words or less to include why you want to work at Texas Children’s and how your mission statement aligns to our mission and values.
•    1 letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor that addresses the applicant’s clinical judgment, ability to apply nursing theory to practice, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:
•    Perform and document assessments of the patient/family including bio-physical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner
•    Analyze situations, anticipate potential problems, and detect changes in patient status
•    Involve patient/family in the patient’s plan of care
•    Implement high quality, cost effective patient care in conjunction with the patient/family
•    Evaluate and document patient’s response to the care provided and recognize the patient’s progress toward meeting the desired outcomes and discuss with the patient/family
•    Educate patient and family; assess patient/family learning needs, capabilities, preferences, and readiness to learn prior to teaching
•    Demonstrate commitment to team; flexibility; professional, interpersonal communication; critical thinking; and excellent customer service skills
•    Be accountable for managing time and resources effectively
•    Be accountable for maintaining professional development of self and participate in the development of others
•    Participate in achieving hospital / unit goals
 

Skills:
•    Knowledge of the principals of biological, physical, and social science
•    Ability to apply the nursing process: observe, assess, intervene, evaluate, care, and counsel
•    Administration of medications or treatments
•    Administration, supervision, and evaluation of nursing practices, policies, and procedures
•    Developmental (age-appropriate) nursing practices
•    Ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills Good resource and time management skills, flexibility, strong oral and written communication and ability to operate unit-specific equipment
 

Are you ready to apply to our Nurse Residency Program? This is what you need to do:

This application is for North Austin location only. For Houston, apply through the Houston Cohort Application Link 

Step 1 - Click “Apply Now” 
Step 2 - Upload required documents (Current resume, a personal mission statement and one letter of recommendation) with your application in a single PDF. You will not be able to reopen the application to upload more documents once submitted.
Step 3 - Complete the Texas Children's Nurse Residency Questionnaire (Link Here)

Key Dates:
•    Nurse Residency Program Start Date: February 16, 2026
•    Interview Days: October 6 – October 17
•    Your online application and the questionnaire are due by Friday, September 26, 2025
 

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.