RN Residency

Overview

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, you come first! The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

The HCA Nurse Residency Program provides tools to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program assists with the transition from classroom to professional practice through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area
• Monthly educational sessions
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
• Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project

Cohorts start monthly in Spring 2026. A majority of openings are in Med Surg, Emergency, and Critical Care.

Role responsibilities: The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department needs and applicable standards of practice. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an exceptional patient experience.

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider; document care in the patient record in a timely and thorough manner
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor response, and notify the provider for any unintended effects
• Deliver exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests and anticipating needs
• Educate patients, families and caregivers about condition, treatment plan, medications and follow-up measures; translate complex medical terminology as needed

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of employment
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No prior experience required
• Some travel may be needed for training

Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare since 1969. With more than 50 years of service, our 450+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facility offering 24-hour emergency care at multiple locations and a Level II trauma center. Our programs include Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity services, and more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.

We value a family-like culture and are committed to the community. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute and supports charitable care and uninsured discounts.

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.

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