RN - Nurse Residency - January 2026 - Offering $10k Sign-On Bonus + Relo (Kingsville)

DescriptionOffering a $10K Sign-on Bonus and $5K relocation assistance if applicable

COHORT START DATE : January 26th, 2026 (accepting GN permit)

The Spohn RN Residency program is accepting applications for the next cohort at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline, South, Kleberg, Beeville, and Alice facilities.

If you are a recent nursing graduate, new grad nurse, or an RN with less than 12 months of work experience, the Nurse Residency Pathway at CHRISTUS can transition you into the fast-paced hospital world with greater confidence, more comprehensive knowledge, and an enhanced set of skills.

Designed by nurses for nurses, the Residency offers a program that organizes and oversees all aspects of your learning with the ultimate goal of better, safer, and more consistent patient care.

In this nationally recognized, comprehensive, and evidence-based program, you'll be supported professionally and emotionally by our nurses who act as mentors, preceptors, and de-briefers, guiding and evaluating your growth at every step. Augmenting your clinical learning will be interactive virtual classes taught by subject matter experts to strengthen your educational foundation.

We welcome all new grad nurse applicants who are planning to complete the RN examination / licensure process and have their GN permit before the beginning of our next cohort. We are excited about our journey to nursing excellence, providing the best care, and achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients. This is accomplished with a nursing staff having the best preparation possible in evidence-based practices and research-supported knowledge.

Our fully hosted Web-based suite of development applications offers 24 / 7 access to curriculum, clinical performance tracking, evaluation materials, and real-time reporting. Rapid feedback enables you to track your clinical progress, connect with preceptors and other residents, and much more.

APPLICATION PROCESS : Apply to this position to be considered for available specialty unit openings. A recruiter will discuss your area of interest and opportunities available during the prescreening process. Virtual interviews will be held with unit hiring managers. No need to apply to other job postings to be considered for various units.$10K Sign-on Bonus and $5K relocation assistance if applicable

COHORT START DATE : January 26th, 2026 (accepting GN permit)

Qualifications Required :

Registered Nurse with a valid, unencumbered Texas license or GN PermitBLS certification required (American Heart Association)Must have working knowledge of the nursing process as well as in-depth knowledge of therapeutic, physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and developmental needs for a select category of patients. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

To learn more about our CHRISTUS Spohn South Texas Nurse Residency program click the link below :

https : / / careers.christushealth.org / learning-opportunities / nurse-residency-program

For additional questions contact the Spohn Residency recruiter

Steven Flores : steven. flores@christushealth. org