HCA Nurse Residency Program - TriStar Division

TriStar Health is committed to the development and training of the caregivers of the future. Making the transition from student to professional nurse requires gaining additional knowledge and expertise in clinical skills, critical thinking and professional role assimilation. How you begin your nursing career is an important decision for you and for the safety of your patients.

Accelerate your nursing career by joining our Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses (StaRN) program. Our Nurse Graduate Program is designed to help you prepare to succeed in an acute care hospital setting. The program is comprised of a combination of didactic training, high definition simulation and clinical preceptorship.

As an RN in our StaRN program, you receive the education and support necessary to develop the judgment, skill and knowledge you'll need to become the highest caliber nurse. You will have the opportunity to be mentored by the best, most highly educated and trained nurses within our facilities.

During the StaRN program, you will work with instructors to complete class assignments, skills training and exercises. Then, you will work with your preceptor during the preceptorship that follows. At successful program completion, you will be a valued team member with specialty training, established relationships and familiarity with our values and culture. 

Our StaRN program has monthly start dates and NEW RN PAY RATES!

Program Schedule:
First 5-7 weeks

Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with intermittent home study days. Must be able to attend all days. 

Preceptorship – 6-8 weeks

3 - 12 hours shifts, rotating shifts

Apply today to join our team at one of our locations below:

• Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Skyline Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Summit Medical Center, Hermitage, TN
• Stonecrest Medical Center, Smyrna, TN
• Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Horizon Medical Center, Dickson, TN
• Hendersonville Medical Center, Hendersonville, TN
• NorthCrest Medical Center, Springfield, TN
• Pinewood Springs Behavioral Health Facility, Columbia, TN

At HCA Healthcare, you have options! You can choose from a variety of benefits to create a customizable plan that work for you and your family. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• $10,000/ $1,250 Quarterly - Nurse Residency- Med-Surg/PCU ONLY
• $2,500 Relocation Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance 
• 401K with 100% match based on your years of service
• National Certification Reimbursement
• Auto, Home and Life Insurance options
• Employee Stock Purchase Programs (ESPP)
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage

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

Qualifications - External

Requirements at Time of Application:

Eligible for graduation from a NLN-AC or CCNE Accredited Nursing Program with an Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing prior to employment. 

Education and Licensure Requirements at Time of Hire:

• Associate degree in Nursing (Required) or Bachelors of Science in Nursing (Preferred)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support), AHA or American Red Cross (Preferred)
• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse (Required)

Upon graduation with an Associate or Bachelor degree in Nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited and state-approved program the Graduate Nurse will enter the HCA Nurse Residency Program- Tristar Division. Nurse Residents will remain in the HCA Nurse Residency Program for their first year of practice and will develop the skills to use independent and reasonable judgment in providing a wide variety of patient care services as per the scope of nursing practice.