New Grad RN Residency

New Grad RN Residency

Lewis Gale Regional Health System

We are actively hiring for the 2025 & 2026 Nurse Residencies at Lewis Gale Medical Center. HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses.

The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year‑long, paid program that provides hands‑on experience, clinical and critical thinking skills, and a supportive community of nursing educators, experienced nurses and fellow residents.

• Up to $20,000 Sign‑On Bonus for qualifying departments.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, family leave, disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition and student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility, adoption, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient‑centered care in the department and in collaboration with medical providers and the care team.

• Assess patient condition during admission and at scheduled shifts.
• Perform procedures, monitoring or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s); document administration of care timely.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor response, notify provider and intervene as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to patient requests; anticipate and resolve needs proactively.
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about condition, treatment plan, medications and follow‑up measures; translate complex medical terminology for understanding.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license or graduate nurse in the state.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be required for training.

Additional Information

The hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, specializing in heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health, and cancer care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.