Graduate Nurse - ORMC Med Surg Unit (DAY)

Graduate Nurse (Acute Care) – Med-Surg Tele

Location: Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)
Shift: Full-Time (36 hours), 3 12-hour shifts

Top Reasons to Work at Orlando Health:

• National Recognition: Nationally ranked in 1 Adult Specialty and 4 Children's Specialties. Regionally, ranked #7 in Florida, #2 in Orlando, and #3 in Florida for Children's Specialties.
• Forbes Recognition: Named one of America's Best-In-State Employers, with a comprehensive benefits package highlighting our commitment to employee growth and well-being.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefits from day one include student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, and more.
• Culture: A positive work culture where every team member is respected, supported, and valued.

About Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC): With over 100 years of service, ORMC is a cornerstone of advanced surgical, medical, rehabilitative, and emergency care in Central Florida. As the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we are dedicated to addressing the community's growing healthcare needs.

Med Surg Vision:

Our vision is to have a top-functioning inpatient nursing unit with the most qualified, caring, and engaged team members. Our talented and united team members are focused on growth and development, pursuing higher education and certifications. We strive to assure patients and families by exceeding quality and patient experience metrics.

Unit Overview:

South Tower 5A/5C Medical Surgical units at ORMC have a maximum capacity of 52 semi-private beds (5A: 20 beds / 5C: 32 beds). We care for a diverse patient population with non-critical status, including long-term, pending placement, or skilled nursing facility needs, as well as surgical, medical management, and disease processes such as hypertension, pneumonia, COVID-19, and diabetes.

Our units also provide cardiac monitoring with remote telemetry and safely transfer critically ill patients to stepdown/critical care units if necessary.

Ideal Ratio:

• Nurses: 5:1
• Nursing Assistants: 8:1
• Charge Nurse on 5A | Charge Nurse on 5C (with no patient assignment)

Position Overview: As a Graduate Nurse, you will provide patient care in an inpatient/observation setting for acute care patients undergoing active treatment. This position is ideal for new graduates seeking to develop their skills in a high-functioning, engaged team environment.

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Authorized by the Florida Board of Nursing (BON) to practice as a graduate nurse and has received a “Graduate Nurse” letter.
• Authorized to take the NCLEX by the examination vendor.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.

Licensure/Certification:

• Must obtain Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license within three (3) months of placement in this job.
• 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).

Experience:

• None required.

Join Our Team:

Be part of a team where you can make a difference in patients' lives while growing professionally in a supportive environment. Apply now to join Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center!

Orlando Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.