Port Charlotte - Summer Nurse Residency

AdventHealth Port Charlotte is hiring new graduate Registered Nurses into its Summer Nurse Residency program at its inpatient facility in Port Charlotte, Florida. ### What you'll do - Deliver coordinated nursing care for assigned patients on Med/Surg, Progressive Care (PCU), or Critical Care units under preceptor supervision - Apply the nursing process — assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation — in daily patient care - Manage day-to-day clinical activities for a patient or group of patients within the assigned unit - Transition from supervised practice to independent practice upon successful completion of the residency program - Maintain compliance with AdventHealth policy and applicable local, state, and federal regulations - Participate in outstanding patient service and maintain respectful relationships across the care team ### What we're looking for - Associate's Degree in Nursing (required); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) - New RN graduate or Registered Nurse with fewer than 1 year of clinical experience - BLS certification from the American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire; current BLS preferred at time of application) - EKG competency (based on unit requirement) - Prior experience as a CNA, Student Nurse Tech, Triage Tech, or EMT in an acute care setting (preferred) - Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills ### What's included - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from day one - Paid time off from day one - 403(b) retirement plan - 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave - $200/month student loan repayment assistance - Education assistance covering certifications and degrees with no out-of-pocket tuition ### About the practice AdventHealth Port Charlotte is part of AdventHealth, a faith-based not-for-profit health system operating hospitals and facilities across more than nine states. The Port Charlotte campus at 2500 Harbor Blvd offers inpatient units including Med/Surg, Progressive Care, and Critical Care, providing new nurses a structured environment to build foundational clinical skills. The residency program pairs new graduates with experienced preceptors for a supported transition into independent nursing practice.