New Grad RN Residency

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. This program shepherds residents through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse, offering a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s).
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating patient needs and resolving them proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Program Learning Experiences

• 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.

Cohort Start Dates & Specialties Available

• 2/9/2026: Med/Surg, Ortho, Oncology, Rehab, PCU, ICU (very limited), ED (very limited)
• 5/2026: Med/Surg, Ortho, Oncology, Rehab, PCU, ICU (very limited), ED (very limited)
• 7/2026: Med/Surg, Ortho, Oncology, Rehab, PCU, ICU (very limited), ED (very limited)

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.