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Title: Nurse Resident, Acute Care
Department: Trauma Med Surg
Shift: Nights, Full-Time, 3 12s
Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
What you will do
- Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
- Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
- Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
- Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
- Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
- Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
- Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
- Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
- Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Nursing school graduate.
- Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
About the organization
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group.
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community-focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.
Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. Our people are passionate about what they do and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Nurse Residency Program
The Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP)
Our nurse residency is a 12 month, ANCC accredited program that supports any RN with under one year of experience through structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to transition into independent practice.
Why Orlando Health is your best place to work
✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance
✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources
✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match
✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance
✔ Family & Pet Support
..and more!
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.
Section 1557 Non-Discrimination
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.
Position Summary:
A Brief Overview
Title: Nurse Resident, Acute Care
Department: Trauma Med Surg
Shift: Nights, Full-Time, 3 12s
Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.
What you will do
- Administers bedside patient care in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
- Assesses patients’ needs and develops/revises individualized plans of care based on their needs and responses. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
- Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
- Functions as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit/department.
- Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
- Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and the interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
- Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately to team members.
- Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards. This includes, but is not limited to, patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and the use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
- Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
- Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and continuously improves the quality of healthcare practice and organizational outcomes.
- Participates in and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees focused on nursing practice and performance improvement.
- Participates in departmental and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
- Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
- Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
- Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
- Actively participates in and attends the Nurse Residency Program as appropriate to role.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Nursing school graduate.
- Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
- Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
About the organization
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group.
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community-focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.
Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. Our people are passionate about what they do and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Nurse Residency Program
The Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP)
Our nurse residency is a 12 month, ANCC accredited program that supports any RN with under one year of experience through structured training, preceptorship, monthly classes, and simulation to transition into independent practice.
Why Orlando Health is your best place to work
✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance
✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources
✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match
✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance
✔ Family & Pet Support
..and more!
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.
Section 1557 Non-Discrimination
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nurse Resident
Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency early
PERM sponsorship for nurse residents requires your foreign nursing credentials to clear CGFNS certification and state board approval before your employer can file. Start credential evaluation six to twelve months before your target start date.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing histories
Large academic medical centers and nonprofit hospital networks file PERM for nursing roles far more consistently than smaller clinics. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a hospital has sponsored nurses before approaching their recruitment team.
Understand the EB-3 schedule A shortage designation
Registered nurses qualify under DOL Schedule A, which waives the standard PERM labor market test. Your employer skips the recruitment attestation phase, cutting months off the overall green card timeline compared to most other EB-3 occupations.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching for nurse resident roles that include green card sponsorship is faster when employer filing history is already surfaced. Migrate Mate shows which hospital systems have active PERM and I-140 records, so you target verified sponsors from the start.
Confirm the employer will cover PERM attorney fees
DOL rules prohibit employers from passing PERM filing costs to the sponsored worker. Ask recruiting coordinators directly whether their legal team handles the full PERM and I-140 filing at no cost to you before accepting any offer.
Request an EB-3 sponsorship timeline at the offer stage
Ask how long after your residency start date the hospital typically files the PERM application. Some hospitals initiate PERM at 90 days, others wait until you convert to a permanent staff position, which affects your priority date and overall green card timeline.
Green Card Nurse Resident: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a nurse resident position qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Nurse resident roles typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or professional category, and registered nursing is listed on DOL's Schedule A shortage occupation list. Schedule A status means your employer can skip the standard PERM labor market test, which shortens the filing timeline. Your employer files the PERM application, then the I-140 immigrant petition, followed by your adjustment of status or consular processing.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for nurse residents?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and subject to a lottery for most applicants. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual lottery. Nurses from most countries face minimal visa backlogs at the EB-3 level, and because nursing qualifies under Schedule A, the PERM process moves faster than it does for non-shortage occupations. The end result is permanent status, not a renewable temporary visa.
How can I find nurse resident jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. You can search nurse resident roles and filter by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing histories, so you're not guessing whether a hospital will sponsor you. Targeting employers with documented sponsorship records saves significant time during your job search.
What credentials do I need before an employer can start the PERM process for a nurse resident role?
You'll need to pass the NCLEX-RN, hold a valid state nursing license, and complete a CGFNS credentials evaluation if you trained outside the United States. Some states also require an occupational English proficiency test such as IELTS or OET. Your employer cannot file the PERM application until these credentials are in order, so completing them before you begin your job search puts you in the strongest position.
Can I switch hospitals after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process, including a new filing date and a new priority date. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or close, USCIS portability rules under AC21 may allow you to change to a same-or-similar nursing role without losing your place in line. Discuss any job change with the sponsoring employer's immigration attorney before making a decision.