New Grad RN Residency

At HCA Florida Gulf Coast 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, paid program designed to give you hands-on experience, establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills, and support your transition from student nurse to registered nurse. You will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization.

About the role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment 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
• Collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department-specific requirements and scope of practice. 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 role serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers
• 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 proactively anticipate patient needs
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, 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

Specialties and Start Dates

• 2/23/2026: Med/Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Care, Progressive/Transitional Care, ICU (limited), and ER (limited)
• 5/2026: Med/Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Care, Progressive/Transitional Care, ICU (limited), and ER (limited)
• 7/2026: Med/Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Care, Progressive/Transitional Care, ICU (limited), and ER (limited)

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
• 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 HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital serving Bay County and surrounding communities for over 40 years. We are an accredited facility offering:

• Advanced cardiac assessment and treatment
• Certified women's services
• Dedicated adult and pediatric emergency services
• Advanced Primary Stroke Care certification
• Accreditation as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation
• Orthopedic care and joint replacement
• Robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services
• The only Pediatric ER in the community
• The only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region

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.