Nurse Residency: December 2026 Graduate RN Program

HCA Healthcare; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) Plan with match

Job summary

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital offers a Nurse Residency Program for December 2026 graduates to transition from student nurse to registered nurse within a supportive, education-focused environment.

The program provides hands‑on clinical training, monthly educational sessions, and mentoring from experienced nurse leaders to build confidence and critical thinking in a high‑quality hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 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.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

RN License

No previous experience required

Travel may be required

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital offers a Nurse Residency Program for December 2026 graduates to transition from student nurse to registered nurse within a supportive, education-focused environment.

The program provides hands‑on clinical training, monthly educational sessions, and mentoring from experienced nurse leaders to build confidence and critical thinking in a high‑quality hospital setting.