- Company: UVA Health
- Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
- Full Time
- Tampa, Hillsborough County
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UVA Health at a glance
uvahealth.com- Founded 1901
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UVA Health is the academic health system of the University of Virginia, based around Charlottesville. It includes a medical center, schools of medicine and nursing, and a health sciences library, and focuses on inpatient and outpatient care, teaching, research, and patient education. Founded in 1901. More: Wikipedia, uvahealth.com.
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Launch your nursing career at UVA Health as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, a full-time clinical opportunity at our Main Medical Center. This Spring or Summer 2026 program is designed to support newly licensed RNs through structured mentorship, comprehensive training, and hands-on experience at one of the nation's leading academic health systems.
About the Role
UVA Health's New Graduate Nurse Residency Program provides newly licensed registered nurses with a comprehensive transition from education into clinical practice. As a participating RN, you'll receive mentored support from experienced nurse educators and clinical preceptors, working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team while developing your assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills in a nurturing educational environment. This full-time residency begins Spring or Summer 2026 and provides the structured foundation every early-career nurse needs to build clinical confidence and professional competence.
What You'll Do
- Deliver patient-centered care guided by experienced preceptors and nurse mentors throughout your residency period
- Participate in nurse rounds, interdisciplinary team conferences, and structured clinical education sessions
- Develop technical and clinical competencies including electronic health records, safe medication administration, and comprehensive patient assessment
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and support personnel to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Complete residency curriculum modules tailored to your clinical unit and specialty area
- Engage in simulation-based learning, debriefing sessions, and didactic instruction throughout your residency year
What We're Looking For
- Current RN license or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to Spring/Summer 2026 program start
- Recent graduate from an accredited nursing program or newly licensed within the past 12 months
- Compassionate approach to patient care with strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Ability to work full-time in a complex, fast-paced clinical setting
- Readiness to thrive in a structured yet dynamic healthcare environment
About UVA Health
UVA Health is an integrated academic health system committed to advancing healthcare through groundbreaking research, comprehensive medical training, and compassionate patient care. Our Main Medical Center includes a level I trauma center, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region. We invest in the development and career advancement of nursing professionals at every stage of their careers.
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This listing is tagged for Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida—a Gulf Coast metro in the Southeastern U.S. Florida sits between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic and is largely a peninsula. Use local housing, traffic, and licensure (Florida Board of Nursing) checks before accepting relocation. State overview: Florida.
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It has the longest
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Florida: 3.4% above the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Hillsborough County: $75,011 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Tampa City Hall, listed 1974 (301m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 82°F / low 65°F year-round (summers around 90°F, winters around 53°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable (18.2/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,696/mo (1BR) · $1,977/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 36m (118 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
A residency RN role is an entry bridge from school to practice. Completing residency and building unit competence can lead to charge work, specialty certification, or advanced practice education later. Academic systems like UVA Health also offer exposure to teaching and complex care pathways.
Build the skills for this role
Prioritize NCLEX-RN readiness, Florida (or multi-state) licensure, BLS/ACLS as required, and residency skill checklists (med safety, prioritization, communication).
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- Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses — free to learn
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- Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn)
Be ready to discuss clinical rotations, a tough patient or safety example, and why a structured residency fits you. Expect scenario questions on prioritization, SBAR handoff, and asking for help. Ask about unit placement, preceptor model, schedule, and residency milestones for Spring/Summer 2026.
Strong fit if you are a new grad seeking a formal residency in an academic medical center environment and can handle steep learning curves, shift work, and team-based care. Confirm location (Tampa listing vs. UVA’s Charlottesville system) and start date before applying.
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- Role New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Nurse Residency Program Spring/Summer 2026- Main Medical Center
- Employer UVA Health
- Location Tampa, Hillsborough County
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 2, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-02
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (390 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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