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- Day shift from 6:45 am - 7:15 pm* THREE SHIFTS EACH WEEK
The 11LP Digestive Health Unit is a 30-bed unit dedicated to caring for patients before and after their procedure at the Digestive Health Institute. Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is an international destination for care, offering comprehensive and coordinated services to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive tract and gastrointestinal organs. The institute has distinguished itself worldwide in offering many diagnostic and treatment options, including artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
This is one small step in our journey towards establishing a solid organ transplant program. The newly dedicated unit will enable us to provide specialized training to a core team of nurses and staff to meet the specific needs of patients who travel 500 miles to see us and are admitted with complex digestive health problems and be familiar with cutting-edge clinical research protocols.
Common Procedures you will see on this unit:
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for:
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance programs, Tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan repayment
- Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Back-up Childcare, Elder Care, and Pet Care
- Fertility Benefits, up to $25K lifetime maximum
- Adoption Assistance, up to $15K per child toward eligible expenses
- Orlando Health Way Scholarship for Family Members
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications
- Nursing school graduate.
- 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.
Position Summary
- Day shift from 6:45 am - 7:15 pm* THREE SHIFTS EACH WEEK
The 11LP Digestive Health Unit is a 30-bed unit dedicated to caring for patients before and after their procedure at the Digestive Health Institute. Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute is an international destination for care, offering comprehensive and coordinated services to evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive tract and gastrointestinal organs. The institute has distinguished itself worldwide in offering many diagnostic and treatment options, including artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
This is one small step in our journey towards establishing a solid organ transplant program. The newly dedicated unit will enable us to provide specialized training to a core team of nurses and staff to meet the specific needs of patients who travel 500 miles to see us and are admitted with complex digestive health problems and be familiar with cutting-edge clinical research protocols.
Common Procedures you will see on this unit:
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for:
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance programs, Tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan repayment
- Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Back-up Childcare, Elder Care, and Pet Care
- Fertility Benefits, up to $25K lifetime maximum
- Adoption Assistance, up to $15K per child toward eligible expenses
- Orlando Health Way Scholarship for Family Members
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications
- Nursing school graduate.
- 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.
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- Prisma Health51
- Parkland Health22
- CommonSpirit Health15
- WakeMed Health & Hospitals12
- Orlando Health11
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- Healthcare & Medical Services29
- Education1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse resident jobs.
- Active RN license or NCLEX passage prior to program start date
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Basic Life Support and ACLS certification required or obtainable before start
- Less than twelve months of professional RN experience at time of application
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong clinical assessment and patient safety documentation skills
Tips for Your Nurse Resident Job Search
Tailor your resume to each specialty
Nurse resident postings in critical care, med-surg, and emergency all weight different clinical experiences. Highlight the rotations and patient populations that match each unit's focus, rather than submitting one general resume to every opening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nurse resident openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document NCLEX status precisely on applications
Many nurse resident postings require NCLEX passage before your start date, not just before the program ends. State your licensure status and state of licensure clearly so recruiters don't screen you out on a technicality.
Request feedback after rejection calls
Nurse residency programs often reject competitive candidates for cohort-size reasons, not fit. Asking the recruiter what would strengthen your application gives you specific guidance to act on before the next application cycle opens.
Prepare clinical scenario answers using the STAR format
Panel interviews for nurse residencies routinely include situational questions about patient deterioration, family conflict, or ethical dilemmas. Practicing structured responses with specific clinical examples from clinicals or internships makes your answers easier to evaluate favorably.
Check whether programs require unit preference upfront
Some nurse residency programs ask you to rank preferred units during the application, not after a cohort offer. Research each hospital's specialty options before applying so your rankings reflect your actual clinical goals and increase your placement odds.
Nurse Resident Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nurse residents?
The companies hiring the most nurse residents right now include Prisma Health, Parkland Health, and CommonSpirit Health, with the largest share of openings in South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Cohort-based programs typically post openings on a rolling or quarterly schedule, so checking frequently gives you the widest selection.
How many nurse resident jobs are remote?
About 8% of nurse resident openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on bedside nature of most residency programs. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are case management residency tracks and virtual nursing support roles within larger health systems.
How do you become a nurse resident?
Becoming a nurse resident starts with completing an accredited BSN program and passing the NCLEX to obtain your RN license. From there, you apply to formal nurse residency programs at hospitals or health systems, typically during your final semester or shortly after graduation. Programs last several months and combine unit rotations with structured classroom learning before you transition to independent practice.
How do you get hired as a nurse resident with no experience?
Nurse residency programs are specifically built for new graduates with little to no professional RN experience, so the lack of prior employment is not a disqualifier. Strengthen your application by emphasizing clinical hours completed during nursing school, any relevant internship or extern work, and unit-specific certifications. Applying to multiple program cohorts and being flexible about specialty placement also improves your chances of getting an offer.
What does the nurse resident interview process look like?
Most nurse residency interview processes begin with a recruiter phone screen to verify licensure status and availability, followed by a panel interview with nurse managers and clinical educators. Panels typically include behavioral and situational questions focused on patient safety, teamwork, and clinical judgment. Some programs add a written scenario assessment or a unit tour before extending a cohort offer.
Where can I find and apply to nurse resident jobs?
You can find and apply to nurse resident jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your preferred specialty, location, and program structure, then apply directly to each listing that fits your goals.
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