New Graduate RNs Residency

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

About the Role

The Baptist Health Fall 2026 New Grad RN Residency is a comprehensive, evidence-based onboarding, education, and training program designed specifically to transition newly graduated registered nurses from students to safe, competent professional practitioners. The program helps participants gain the experience, judgment, skills, and confidence needed to navigate the complexity of hospital life.

Integrated into our hospital's educational structure, the BHSF New Grad RN Residency includes:

• Guided preceptor clinical experience
• Instructor-led core curriculum
• Interactive classes and skills labs
• A formal mentoring program
• Debriefing/self-care sessions
• 360-degree evaluation

RN Residents, with support, progress to the competent level quickly, safely, and effectively. The length of the residency program is 18-22 weeks and is projected to begin on November 2, 2026. This opportunity is open to recent RN graduates with less than 6 months of acute care experience or RNs with under 1 year of experience in non-acute care settings. Availability is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Why Join Our RN Residency Program?

• Clinical Learning Support: The residency is fully integrated into our educational structure, with over 500 employees serving as preceptors, managers, clinical educators, and mentors.
• Preceptor Program: Clinical preceptorship following the Married State preceptor model, guiding novice nurses through clinical immersion, including communication and socialization into the nursing culture within the organization.
• Collaborative Support Model: A team-based approach involving the leader, educator, preceptor, and resident to establish goals for the resident’s success.
• Tuition Assistance: Advance your nursing education to BSN, MSN, and beyond through our tuition assistance benefit.

Requirements

• New graduates must be from a nursing program accredited by the CCNE or ACEN by August 31, 2026.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Associate degree graduates must commit to obtaining a BSN within 3 years of hire.
• Candidates must obtain a Florida RN license and a current BLS card prior to the start of the residency.
• The RN Residency requires full flexibility; time off is not approved during the program.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Copy of Nursing Diploma or Unofficial Transcript reflecting the degree awarded date.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider card issued by the American Heart Association, current until at least 6/2027.
• One letter of recommendation from your clinical professor/instructor.

Include all employment from the past 10 years, listed in chronological order, even if unrelated to healthcare.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our benefits include:

• Career growth and development opportunities with clear pathways and ongoing support.
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources beyond traditional benefits.
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement.

Pay

Estimated pay range for this position is $33.70 - $42.64 per hour, depending on specialty.