New Nurse Residency/Fellowship | Emergency Department | Start Date 12/07/2026

Emergency Department Nurse Residency

The Nurse Resident (NR) has graduated from an accredited nursing program, passed the NCLEX and has provided evidence of licensure to practice in the support of the transition from academic preparation to clinical practice. Under the direct supervision and guidance of a registered nurse preceptor, the NR provides safe, evidence-based patient care while progressively building clinical competence and confidence. Responsibilities may be tailored to meet the educational needs of the residents as well as the requirements of the clinical specialty area.

Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Must obtain License to practice nursing in the state of Florida within 90 days of graduation from an Accredited Nursing Program.
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required for all areas.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association is required at hire or transfer for the following departments:
• Arrhythmia Service (733210)
• Cardiac Holding Area (730501)
• Cardiology Interv North (733280)
• Code Blue Team (626003)
• Emergency Department Admin (710103)
• FC Gastroenterology (703700)
• Flight Services (713000)
• Flight Services Lake City (713001)
• Float-ICU (Flex) (626000)
• Invasive Cardiology Lab (733200)
• Operating Room Administration (633200)
• Ophthalmology (633490)
• Outpatient Surgery Center FC (633400)
• PACU (633600)
• Pain Management Center (750500)
• Radiology Special Procedures (603600)
• Surgery Center North (633480)
• Trauma Center (713100)
• TraumaOne Flight Svcs South (713002)
• ACLS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for the following departments:
• 2 L&D/Womens Srvcs-North TA (650380)
• 3 ICU-North (620480)
• 3N Obstetrics (650300)
• 3S Gyn CC (650301)
• 5N CCU (730301)
• Cardiac Rehab (733100)
• CVICU (730400)
• Emergency Department (713200)
• Labor and Delivery (653100)
• MICU Clinical Center (700400)
• Non Invasive Cardiology North (733080)
• Noninvasive Cardiac Lab (733000)
• Normal Nursery CC (653000)
• OB GYN Administration (650100)
• SICU (630400)
• Womens Acute Care Center (653500)
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (660401)
• Pre Op (633610)
• Operating Room (633000)
• Neuro ICU Clinical Center (700490)
• Emergency Department North (713280)
• PALS from the American Heart Association is required at hire or transfer for the following departments:
• Flight Services (713000)
• Flight Services Lake City (713001)
• TraumaOne Flight Svcs South (713002)
• PALS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for the following departments:
• Code Blue Team (626003)
• Emergency Department (713200)
• Emergency Department Admin (710103)
• Emergency Department North (713280)
• Float-ICU (Flex) (626000)
• Operating Room (633000)
• Operating Room Administration (633200)
• Ophthalmology (633490)
• Outpatient Surgery Center FC (633400)
• PACU (633600)
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (660401)
• Pre Op (633610)
• Radiology Special Procedures (603600)
• SICU (630400)
• Surgery Center North (633480)
• Trauma Center (713100)
• NRP is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for the following departments:
• 2 L&D/Womens Srvcs-North TA (650380)
• 3N Obstetrics (650300)
• 3S Gyn CC (650301)
• 6S NICU Level 3 (660400)
• Code Blue Team (626003)
• Emergency Department (713200)
• Emergency Department Admin (710103)
• Emergency Department North (713280)
• Labor and Delivery (653100)
• Neo Natal Transport (663000)
• Normal Nursery CC (653000)
• Womens Acute Care Center (653500)
• Crisis Prevention Institute training is required within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer into the position, and then annually, for Psych Unit.