BAYFRONT HEALTH
Academic medical center in Saint Petersburg, FL
- 480 beds
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 5 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a 480-bed teaching medical center that has served St. Petersburg for more than a century and now sits inside the Orlando Health system.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can enter through an ANCC-accredited Graduate Nurse Residency in Acute Care, with a site leader role dedicated to new-grad transition.
For new gradsSources
Tuition reimbursement goes up to $5,000 a year, with student loan repayment of $1,200 per year and a debt-free degree path through the preferred education program.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: bayfronthealth.comRNs here step into charge nurse, preceptor, unit educator, or nurse clinician roles when ready.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 5 roles welcomes new grads, and there is a nurse residency
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: all 4 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Nurse Resident / Graduate Nurse Residency (Acute Care, ANCC-accredited) · ANCC
BAYFRONT HEALTH · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com- Preceptors and orientation
RNs serve as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, or nurse clinician; Graduate Nurse Residency Site Leader role oversees new-grad transition
BAYFRONT HEALTH · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year; debt-free degree through preferred education program
BAYFRONT HEALTH · employer research
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As of 2026Source: bayfronthealth.com- Loan assistance
Student loan repayment $1,200 per year
BAYFRONT HEALTH · employer research
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As of 2026Source: bayfronthealth.com- Charting system
Cerner
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- Scheduling
Self-scheduling; 12-hour shifts; night shift differential and weekend incentives mentioned for RNs
BAYFRONT HEALTH · employer research
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As of 2026Source: facebook.com- Charge opportunities
RNs may serve as charge nurse, preceptor, unit educator, or nurse clinician
BAYFRONT HEALTH · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Nearly five weeks PTO for new full-time; voluntary PTO cash-in; retirement match up to 5%; no-cost STD/LTD; 4 weeks paid parental leave; fertility benefits up to $25K; adoption assistance up to $15K; back-up child/elder/pet care; tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year; student loan repayment $1,200/year; night differential 18% and weekend incentives for eligible RNs.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
estimated annual pay range for RN Pre-Op Surgical Services
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
night shift differential of 18% for RN positions
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
sign-on bonuses for eligible RN positions
As of 2026
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- Benefits
weekend incentives for RN positions
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- understaffing and workload
- Recurring reports of being understaffed leading to heavier workloads, stress, and impact on patient care and satisfaction.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- pay competitiveness
- Former RN said pay was lower than any other hospital.
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As of 2019Source: glassdoor.co.in- coworkers and team
- Employees often note friendly coworkers and supportive team dynamics.
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More review themes
- management and growth
- Some cite supportive managers; others note disconnect with upper management, limited career growth especially non-clinical, and managerial turnover.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- staffing reputation
- Nurses union member (not employed there) said hospital had reputation for poor staffing ratios and lost community trust.
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As of 2019Source: youtube.com
The hard parts
Nurses and reviewers keep reporting understaffing that means heavier workloads and more stress on the floor.
Sources
Bayfront Hospital layoffs: Fact vs. fiction
Sources
As of 2019-08-19Source: wtsp.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg offers a sunny Gulf Coast lifestyle with miles of waterfront parks, a revitalized downtown, and a growing healthcare sector. The city blends Florida's famous beaches with cultural attractions like the Salvador Dalí Museum, giving nurses a vibrant, outdoorsy place to live and work year-round.
Browse roles in Saint Petersburg- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does BAYFRONT HEALTH hire new grads?
1 of 5 roles welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Resident / Graduate Nurse Residency (Acute Care, ANCC-accredited) · ANCC.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 4 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Mother baby (1), MSICU (1) and rehab (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to BAYFRONT HEALTH, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at BAYFRONT HEALTH
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- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
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- Compact license OK
Sources
- bayfronthealth.com/about-us/careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- credenzahealth.com/jobs/rn/in-palm-harbor-fl
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/OrlandoHealthBayfront/posts/recently-bayfront-health-st-petersburgs-employees-of-the-year-for-2014-and-2015-/1031163596922677
Nursing here
- facebook.com/TGHCrystalRiver/posts/we-are-excited-to-offer-sign-on-bonuses-for-eligible-rn-positions-at-bayfront-he/10158757144846855
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-Bayfront-Health-Brooksville-E1844357-RVW30303533.htm
What nurses say · as of 2019
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Bayfront-Health-Brooksville-Reviews-E1844357.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/orlando-health/registered-nurse-pre-op-surgical-services-bayfront-health-45699665
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- wtsp.com/article/news/bayfront-layoffs-fact-vs-fiction/67-2e478531-6021-4cc9-98ad-01481556b28c
The hard parts · as of 2019-08-19
- youtube.com/watch
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2019
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