New Grad RN Residency

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

401(k) match

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital offers an RN Residency Program in Gainesville,FL designed to bridge classroom learning to professional nursing practice. The year‑long program provides hands‑on clinical experiences, guided mentorship, and a structured transition to registered nurse practice with a focus on evidence‑based care.

Participants gain exposure to medical‑surgical, progressive care, ICU, and emergency services, with cohort start dates and comprehensive educational sessions throughout

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Florida RN license (or approved multistate license) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality, patient‑centered care.
• Assess patient condition during admission and shifts and report changes.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively address needs.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, plans, medications and follow‑up.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS within 1 year

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA Florida North Florida Hospital , you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

The HCA Healthcare RN 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.

Sign On Bonus for select units

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The RN Residency Program at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting 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.

Cohort Start Dates

Specialties Available

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)

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers 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. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of 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 unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role:

• 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 the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.

• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

• Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need:

• BLS-AHA Provider issued card required within 30 days of start

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment

• Other Certifications maybe required during employment

• 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

• Some travel maybe needed for training

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women’s health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received 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. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”

• Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.