New Grad RN Residency

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is offering a one-year RN Residency Program designed to bridge from student nurse to registered nurse. You will be immersed in hands-on clinical trainings, with support from nurse educators, experienced nurses, and peers who foster learning and clinical application.

The program includes advanced specialty training, monthly sessions, preceptorship, hands-on simulations, mentoring from nurse leaders, and a collaborative evidence-based project.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of employment.
• Graduate Nurse status or RN License in the state.
• Some travel may be needed for training.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care.
• Perform procedures and document care in the patient record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment plan, and follow-up.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 1 year

RN License

Graduate Nurse status

Travel for training

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

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

The HCA Healthcare 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Gulf Coast 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

• 2/8/2027
  • Med/Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post‑Surgical Care, Progressive/Transitional Care, ICU (limited), and ER (limited)
• 3/22/2027
  • Med/Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post‑Surgical Care, Progressive/Transitional Care, ICU (limited), and ER (limited)
• 4/26/2027
  • Med/Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post‑Surgical Care, Progressive/Transitional Care, ICU (limited), and ER (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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
• Other Certifications maybe required during employment
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel maybe needed for training

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeingsupport, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirementresources, 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