New Grad RN Residency

At HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses through the HCA Nurse Residency Program—a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills.

About the role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program assists you with the transition out of the classroom through:

• 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

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department-specific requirements and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s)
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient for therapeutic response
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication
• Respond promptly to patient requests and strive to anticipate patient needs
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures
• Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained 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

Cohort Start Dates & Specialties

• February 2026: Med/Surg, Ortho, Oncology, Rehab, PCU, ICU (very limited), and ED (very limited)
• May 2026: Med/Surg, Ortho, Oncology, Rehab, PCU, ICU (very limited), and ED (very limited)
• July 2026: Med/Surg, Ortho, Oncology, Rehab, PCU, ICU (very limited), and ED (very limited)

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 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 and 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

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed, top-performing quality hospital with over 300 respected and qualified physicians. We offer:

• Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Cancer Care Center
• Open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties
• Advanced care for critically ill patients
• Emergency services at our main ER, pediatric ER, and two freestanding ERs

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has spent an estimated $3.7 billion in recent years on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.