Nurse RN Residency

About the Program

Join HCA Florida Citrus Hospital’s 1-year Nurse Residency Program. The program offers hands‑on clinical experience and critical thinking development to transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
• Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑term disability, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partner with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

The HCA Nurse Residency Program provides tools to succeed in today’s hospital environment. The paid program assists transition out of the classroom through advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, simulation evaluation, mentoring from nurse leaders, and evidence‑based practice projects. RN Residents coordinate high quality, patient‑centered care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team, using established nursing models.

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status
• Perform endorsed procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by the provider, documenting care timely and thoroughly
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating needs and resolving them proactively
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex terminology

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse in the state
• No previous experience required
• Travel may be required for training

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.