Graduate Nurse, Acute Care

Launch your nursing career with Orlando Health as a Graduate Nurse, Acute Care at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This full-time, on-site day-shift residency invites newly licensed nurses to grow within a supportive Surgical department at one of Pinellas County's most established teaching hospitals.

About the Role

As a Graduate Nurse (Nurse Resident) in Acute Care, you will join the Surgical unit at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and begin practicing as part of a structured residency designed for early-career nurses. Working a day shift schedule in Saint Petersburg, you will deliver hands-on patient care while building the clinical judgment and confidence that define a successful acute care nursing career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate bedside care to acute care and surgical patients during the day shift.
• Apply the nursing process — assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation — under the guidance of experienced preceptors.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgical teams, and interdisciplinary colleagues to coordinate safe patient care.
• Document patient status, treatments, and outcomes accurately and promptly.
• Participate in residency learning activities to strengthen acute care competencies and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, prepared to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• Eligibility for or active Florida RN licensure, consistent with new-graduate residency requirements.
• Genuine interest in acute care and surgical nursing within a hospital setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.
• Availability to work full-time, day shift, on site in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County.

About Orlando Health

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital has cared for Saint Petersburg and its surrounding communities for more than 100 years. As a comprehensive tertiary care facility and teaching medical center with 480 beds, the hospital offers new nurses a rich clinical environment and the mentorship of seasoned professionals. Joining Orlando Health means becoming part of a respected health system committed to advancing both patient care and the careers of its team members.

How to Apply

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