Graduate Nurse Residency Program FAQs
How long is the Residency program and what specialties typically will have open positions?
Our Residency program, in all specialty areas, complete 100% competency validation which on average takes around 16 to 18 weeks. The Specialty areas typically include Critical Care, Progressive Care, Telemetry, Emergency, Medical / Surgical, Perioperative and Women’s Services.
Which Entities at Texas Health Resources will have available positions?
Our positions for each cohort will vary by Entity and Specialty area.
What is required for my application?
In addition to our online application, we require a current resume, copy of your official transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted until official is available) and an essay (In one-to-two pages, tell the story of a clinical situation that was especially meaningful to you) which can be attached / uploaded to your online application.
**Please note that all required documentation must be submitted when applying to the residency position in order to be considered**
How does the process for consideration work for the Graduate Nurse Residency?
Applications that are submitted online with the required documentation are reviewed based upon qualifications for the position. Candidates are then selected and contacted via email to move forward and be scheduled for interviews.
**Candidates who are moved forward for interviewing in consideration for the residency are not guaranteed an offer for employment**
When should I expect to be contacted once I have applied for a position?
A preference form will be sent to each candidate who is moved forward in the process to identify the top 3 Entity choices and top 3 Specialty choices. Once the preference form and all additional required documents have been received, the application is considered complete. If an individual is selected to proceed with an interview, the candidate will be contacted by email to conduct an interview based on hiring manager availability. Please monitor your email inbox for the address you provided during application submission.
**Please note you may be contacted up to 1-2 days prior to the interview day***
I am a current employee working for Texas Health Resources. Do I need to apply for this position?
Yes, an online application via mythr.org is required for each position that you would like to be considered.
**Please note that all required documentation must be submitted when applying to the residency in order to be considered **
How much time do we spend in the classroom versus doing shift work?
The immersion period varies upon specialty. We have a 2 week orientation period, after orientation at least 75% of your time is spent with the preceptor on your unit.
What shifts will I work if the job posting lists “Variable Shifts”?
Managers of each floor make decisions based on needs of the unit and typically do not make decisions of which shift you will work until closer to the transition time period from the residency to your floor. We highly recommend discussing your questions regarding shift with the Hiring Manager.
When does the 15-month agreement begin and what does the agreement entail?
The date of the 15-month agreement will begin on the first day of the residency program.
**Please note that during the agreement time period you must remain at the entity and specialty that you were hired into. **
How can I check the status of my application(s)?
Applicants can check the status of their application(s) by accessing their profile here. Log into your account and select “My Jobpage” tab at the top left to view completed submissions. Current Texas Health employees can also access the link above by logging into mythr.org and select “MyJobsTHR” link under “Texas Health Links” and select “My Jobpage” tab at the top left to view completed submissions.
If I have further questions who can I contact?
All inquiries regarding the Graduate Nurse Residency program can be emailed to TexasHealthResidencyPrograms@texashealth.org.
Ok! I’m ready to apply! How do I get started?
We’re delighted that you’re interested in our program! To see a list of available openings for an upcoming cohort, click here. If there are no positions available, please continue to check back or return to our Graduate Nurse Residency Program page to see when positions will be posted for future cohorts
