Nurse Resident (Licensed RN) - Acute & Advanced Care - Night-Shift - Full-Time - Bayfront Hospital - St Petersburg FL

Position Summary

Overview:

Title: Nurse Resident

Department: Care Team - Acute and Advanced Care

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg, FLShift: Night-Shift, Full-TimeSchedule: 3 12’s | 6:45pm-7:15am | rotating weekendsPlease note:

• Orientation and training will be day shift for up to 2 months before transitioning to the night shift schedule.
• This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
• Applicants must hold an active Florida or compact multistate RN license in order to be considered.

Job Summary: Nurse Residents administer patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment.About the residency program:Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP)The Orlando Health Nurse Residency is a 12 month, ANCC accredited program that supports any RN with under one year of experience through structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to transition into independent practice.The Care Team is an Advanced Care track designed to give residents broad exposure so they can confidently grow into the specialty that fits them best. Residents will begin on a Med‑Surg unit for foundational training, then have the opportunity to complete structured shadow rotations in advanced care areas such as the Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery, and Critical Care units. After rotations, the resident will fully transition into an advanced care unit for the remainder of the residency. Final placement is based on resident preference and demonstrated proficiency, as well as unit need.About the organization:Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group.Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:

✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance ✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources  ✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match ✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance ✔ Family & Pet Support

..and more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

 

• Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients