Bridge RN Residency Program - thru 14th

Job Description - Bridge RN Residency Program starts Nov 9, 2026
- Apply Sept 6th thru 14th Only! (28605)

Job Description

Bridge RN Residency Program starts Nov 9, 2026
- Apply Sept 6th thru 14th Only! - 28605

Bridge RN Residency Program
- Starts November 9, 2026!

Accepting application from Sept 6th thru 14th Only! Due to the volume of interest and limited positions available in this program.

This cohort will have opportunities available in Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Springs and our main hospital in Miami.

The following are the requirements and process to follow in order to qualify for the Bridge Program.

• Must have an active Florida RN license (or multi-state including Florida)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required at time of hire for all external candidates; current NCH employees will have to complete BSN degree within 36 months from start date in RN Horizon role
• Must have worked as an RN, but for a period of less than 6 months (by Nov 2026) in a non-acute care setting.(If you are a new grad RN that has never worked as an RN, you should apply for the Horizon Residency program, not Bridge program. If you are an RN that has worked for over 6 months, apply to any open RN position on our career page;
  
  not the Bridge or Horizon program)

At Nicklaus Children’s Health System our mission is to provide the best care to every child. Our Bridge Program is specifically designed to support RNs that HAVE worked, but only for a period of less than 6 months in a non-acute care setting (home health, school nursing, case management, etc.) and would be transitioning to the acute pediatric RN role. Standardized onboarding programs are best practice and have been proven to decrease turnover, decrease medication errors, increase engagement and strengthen nursing knowledge and skills which support quality patient care.

Nurses are given a thorough orientation through didactic curriculum, interactive online modules, simulation, and hands on training with their preceptors. The result is a gain of increased proficiency and clinical experience across multiple specialties. If selected for this position a commitment of approximately 2 years will be required.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required at time of hire for all external candidates; current NCH employees will have to complete BSN degree within 36 months from start date in RN Horizon role
• RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association PALS - required within 2 years of hire as specified by the department
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - required within 1 year of hire as specified by the department
• American Heart Association ACLS - required within 1 year of hire as specified by the department
• Less than 6 months RN experience in non-acute care environment (OR) with the approval of CNO or designee based on assessed combination of experience, skills/competencies

• CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) is preferred.
• National certified preferably within 2 years of hire.
• Functions as an IV champions within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work in an acute care setting, demonstrates strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Participates and supports nursing research projects and/or authors/co-authors an evidence-based article within 2 years of hire.
• Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Flexible and has a passion for learning.
• Ability…