Nurse Extern: Hands-On Care & Growth Pathway

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Insurance and discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern to gain hands-on RN experience within a supportive nursing team. You will assist with essential patient care, monitor vitals, manage mobility and hygiene, and learn through direct supervision to build confidence for advanced nursing roles.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, patient-family guidance, and engagement in growth opportunities within the nursing program.

Qualifications

• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree required.
• Fundamentals of nursing completed by current nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs, check vitals, support mobility and hygiene.
• Perform basic nursing tasks like wound and catheter care.
• Document care and communicate updates to the nursing team.
• Explain care plans to patients and families.
• Keep patient areas clean and follow infection prevention.
• Engage in learning opportunities and develop your career plan with supervision.

Skills

BLS

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Fundamentals of nursing

Job description

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern to gain hands-on RN experience within a supportive nursing team. You will assist with essential patient care, monitor vitals, manage mobility and hygiene, and learn through direct supervision to build confidence for advanced nursing roles.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, patient-family guidance, and engagement in growth opportunities within the nursing program.