<p>North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting newly licensed registered nurses into its structured, year-long New Graduate RN Residency Program — a comprehensive transition-to-practice pathway designed to build clinical confidence, technical proficiency, and professional identity across seven high-acuity specialty tracks. This is an ideal entry point for new graduates who want a supported, cohort-based launch into acute care nursing at a full-service community hospital within a large, multi-market health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full employment (W-2) position with access to the health system's complete benefits package</li> <li>Year-long paid residency — you are employed and earning while completing the program</li> <li>Assigned nurse preceptor from day one of orientation through program completion</li> <li>BLS certification required upon hire or obtainable within 30 days of employment — cost and logistics supported</li> <li>Ongoing professional development resources, networking opportunities, and social activities throughout the residency year</li> <li>Achievement celebrations and milestone recognition built into the program structure</li> <li>Pathway and support for RNs with an ADN to pursue BSN completion</li> <li>Vaccination compliance accommodations available for qualifying religious or medical exemptions</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Seven available specialty tracks: Adult Critical Care, ICU Stepdown, Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, Perioperative, Medical Surgical/Telemetry, and Neonatal ICU</li> <li>Cohort-based model — you move through the program alongside a peer group, building collegial relationships from orientation forward</li> <li>Blended learning format combining online modules, classroom instruction, and direct clinical practice with a dedicated preceptor</li> <li>Curriculum competencies include: evidence-based clinical practice integration, shared decision-making, patient- and family-centered care, interpersonal and team communication, safety and quality improvement, acute-care regulatory compliance, and appropriate use of health information technology</li> <li>Frequent structured touchpoints between residents and program leadership throughout the year</li> <li>Exposure to nursing and physician leadership, administration, and interdisciplinary team members during the program</li> <li>Buddy/preceptor assignment program provides layered mentorship beyond the primary preceptor relationship</li> <li>Part of a health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient and additional care sites — broad internal mobility and career development opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; ADN or BSN accepted — BSN or intent to pursue BSN preferred</li> <li>Active Texas RN license, Compact State RN license, or temporary Texas RN license required at time of hire</li> <li>New graduate RN or RN with fewer than six months of professional RN practice — no prior nursing experience required</li> <li>Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days of employment</li> <li>Additional specialty certifications may be required during employment depending on assigned clinical track</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States, offering new nurses an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major metros. The city is home to a vibrant cultural scene rooted in its deep Hispanic heritage, world-class dining along the River Walk, the historic Alamo, and professional sports. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with the Texas Hill Country — known for its lakes, state parks, and scenic drives — just a short drive to the northwest, and the Gulf Coast beaches within a two-to-three hour drive. San Antonio's strong economy, diverse neighborhoods, highly regarded university system, and year-round warm climate make it a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage.</p>