About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Registered Nurse Residency (Transition-to-Practice) role provides a structured, mentored pathway for newly graduated and early-career nurses to develop clinical competence in a patient-facing setting. Working for our confidential client, you will:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients under supervision while progressing toward independent practice
• Participate in a formal residency curriculum that includes clinical rotations, skills labs, and regular coaching
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support veteran-centered care and care coordination
• Practice safe patient handling and follow mobility protocols
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and participate in quality improvement activities
• Complete program milestones and competency assessments required for progression and permanent appointment where applicable

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care consistent with scope and level of licensure
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and implement care plans
• Communicate with patients, families, and the care team regarding care goals and discharge planning
• Follow infection control, safety, and patient-handling standards
• Participate in onboarding, orientation, and residency educational sessions
• Meet competency milestones required by the residency program

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) OR current full, active, unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
• Candidates without initial licensure who meet education requirements may be eligible for a limited temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (Graduate Nurse Technician / GNT pathway), subject to program rules and extensions when applicable
• Physical ability to perform nursing duties that may include prolonged standing/walking, moderate lifting, bending, and kneeling

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Preferred / Grade-Level Criteria

The program accommodates multiple grade/level assignments based on education and experience:

• Nurse I, Level I — ADN/Diploma (entry-level)
• Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized experience OR BSN (no additional experience)
• Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years experience OR BSN + 1 year experience OR MSN (varies)
• Nurse II / Nurse III — BSN/MSN with specified years of specialized experience or advanced degrees per program guidelines

Reference the program assessment for dimension criteria (Practice, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research).

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Pay range (provided by client): $72,273 - $148,502 per year
• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (per client posting)
• Exact pay and step/grade placement will depend on education, experience, and grade-level determination

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Training & Career Development

• Structured residency curriculum with mentorship and competency assessments
• Opportunities for conversion to permanent appointment upon completion and if eligible
• Support for career progression and continuing professional development

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Location & Work Environment

• Location: Orlando, FL
• This role involves direct patient care in a clinical setting and may require evening, night, weekend, or holiday shifts per unit staffing needs.

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Required Legal & Licensing Notes

• Candidates must meet state licensure requirements. Applicants must possess or obtain the appropriate nursing license for practice in Florida.
• Applicants may be appointed temporarily under specific program rules while pursuing licensure (GNT exception), subject to extension rules and client policy.
• The hiring process will comply with all applicable federal and state employment laws, including those in Florida.

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How Careertakes Supports You

Careertakes, as the third-party recruiting partner, may provide access to additional suitable job matches and can answer questions about the hiring process. Final hiring decisions, onboarding, and employment will be handled by our client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.