New Grad RN Residency

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare RN Residency Program is a year-long program designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be supported by nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, guiding your transition from student nurse to registered nurse. A Sign On Bonus is available for select units.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models.
• Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting any changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and intervene for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively address patient needs.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

Program Details & 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.
• Collaborate on an evidence-based practice project.

Specialties Available (Cohort Start Dates)

• 9/21/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)
• 10/5/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)
• 11/2/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BLS-AHA Provider issued card required within 30 days of start.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other Certifications may be required during employment.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required.
• Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• No previous experience needed.

About HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

• A 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center serving North Central Florida for over 49 years.
• Offers comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences.
• Provides minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment, women’s health, and wound therapy.
• Fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC and a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
• Committed to patient safety and quality of care, receiving the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.
• HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.