Nurse Resident RN I 3S- Day Shift- Med/Obs Unit

About the role

Moffitt is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. As a Nurse Resident (RN) in our medical observation unit, you will provide exceptional care for oncology patients requiring short-term hospitalization, ongoing assessment, symptom management, and treatment. This role initiates a professional nursing practice career in a supportive environment committed to mentoring, coaching, and learning, building confidence through a structured transition-to-practice experience customized to individual developmental needs.

The Nurse Residency Program is 12 months long, including unit-specific orientation (12 or 16 weeks) and scheduled eight-hour paid education days off the unit for required class activities. The program also includes informal one-on-one meetings to monitor progress and support development. Residents will participate in evaluating their own progress and the overall program.

All Nurse Residents must sign a Commitment Agreement to work a minimum of two years at Moffitt Cancer Center post-residency. If the program is not completed or the commitment is not fulfilled, the employee agrees to refund a pro-rated amount of the program cost.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring of patients requiring observation and short-term medical management.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care as appropriate.
• Manage common oncology-related complications, including pain, nausea/vomiting, dehydration, fever, electrolyte imbalances, anemia, neutropenia, and treatment-related side effects.
• Educate patients and caregivers on symptom management, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, case management, social work, nutrition, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation while adhering to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, and excellence while providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Develop leadership skills to positively impact the clinical practice environment and patient outcomes.
• Create and enhance professional networks and relationships with peers while honing clinical and leadership skills.

Registered Nurses embody Moffitt’s vision, mission, and philosophy, committing to personalized patient and family-centered care and Duffy’s quality caring model. This includes collaboration, dignity, respect, attentive reassurance, appreciation of unique meaning, healing environment, and meeting basic human needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). In lieu of a BSN, an Associate’s degree in Nursing plus 1 year of relevant experience may be considered.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Florida or a valid Multi-State privilege to practice in Florida (must declare Florida as primary state of residence within 60 days if licensed in another eNLC compact state).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

• Caring for patients with a variety of acute medical conditions, particularly in oncology.
• Symptom management and patient comfort.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced observation environment.
• Proficiency in admission, discharge processes, and patient education.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster trust and rapport.

Schedule

3 twelve-hour shifts per week, including some weekends.

Pay

Salary range: $36.63 - $54.93 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity.