New Grad RN Residency

About the role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to transition new graduate nurses from the classroom to professional practice. The program provides hands-on experience, advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, mentoring, and collaborative evidence-based practice projects.

As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with state and specialty standards. You will work collaboratively with medical providers and care teams using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage,” serving as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Specialties & Start Dates

• 2/23/2026: Med/Surg, PCU, ICU (Very Limited), and ER (Very Limited)
• 5/2026: Med/Surg, PCU, ICU (Very Limited), and ER (Very Limited)
• 7/2026: Med/Surg, PCU, ICU (Very Limited), and ER (Very Limited)

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, reporting changes in status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and intervene in the event of unintended reactions.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for clarity.

Requirements

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

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.
• Retirement savings resources, 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, 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 Poinciana Hospital is a four-story, 150,000-square-foot facility with 70 private beds and a six-bed private ICU. Services include:

• Full range of acute care services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.
• Cardiac catheterization, laboratory, pharmacy, and full support services.
• A 14,500-square-foot Emergency Department with 22 private treatment rooms, an EMS entrance, and a helicopter pad.

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