New Grad Registered Nurse Residency CV Stepdown

Ascension Waco, TX 76712, US

Your future role at a glance

Location: Ascension Providence - Waco, TX

Department/Specialty: Cardiovascular Stepdown

Schedule: Night l Full-time

Residency Cohort: Fall 2026

Start dates: September 14 and October 12

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Starting your nursing career is a big milestone – and the right support matters. As a new graduate or early career nurse, our ANCC-accredited Nurse Residency Program (Practice Transition Accreditation Program® with distinction) is designed to build your confidence and strengthen your clinical skills as you transition into professional practice. You’ll learn in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship.

August 2026 graduates are eligible for consideration.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Partner with your RN preceptor to support patient care through observation, documentation and clear communication.
Assist with physician and nursing care plans to help deliver safe, coordinated care.
Monitor, communicate and document changes in patient condition.
Strengthen clinical thinking and judgement through structured transition-to-practice experiences that support safe, competent, person-centered care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Less than one year of RN experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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