HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Hospital in Bradenton, FL
- Hiring days and nights
- Nurse residency
From 24 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 16, 2026Sources
For the HCA Florida Blake Hospital hiring team
4 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- CVICU3 roles · 4 who fit
- Burn Unit2 roles · 0 who fit
- ER2 roles · 2 who fit
- Med-Surg2 roles · 2 who fit
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The short version
A Bradenton hospital with a stroke center certification, a long-running orthopedic and joint replacement program, and an HCA nurse residency for people starting out.
Employer research, Sep 16, 2026
HCA Nurse Residency Program gives you a structured first year, and the hospital pairs it with mentorship, clinical education courses, and certification support.
For new gradsOR staff get self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks out, and the rest of the house sees schedules about two weeks before the cycle starts.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: hcafloridahealthcare.comThe hospital is a DNV-GL Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus recognition, so stroke work here follows a defined pathway.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: hcafloridahealthcare.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: HCA Nurse Residency Program
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
HCA Nurse Residency Program
HCA Florida Blake Hospital · employer research
- Career development
Provides mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, and nationwide transfer options across HCA Healthcare.
HCA Florida Blake Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: us.trabajo.org- Tuition support
Offers professional certification support and educational assistance.
HCA Florida Blake Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: us.trabajo.org- Scheduling
Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for OR; facility scheduler accessible online with schedules posted two weeks prior to cycle.
HCA Florida Blake Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: hcafloridahealthcare.com- Floating
Reviews note floating between units occurs when departments are understaffed.
HCA Florida Blake Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2021Source: glassdoor.sg
Benefits
Educational assistance and professional certification support are part of the package.
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Workload
- Staff report persistent short staffing and heavy workloads leading to elevated stress and safety concerns.
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- Team Camaraderie
- Peers and unit colleagues share strong mutual support, teamwork, and solid learning opportunities for clinical skill development.
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- Management and Culture
- While local unit leadership and newer executive visibility receive praise, employees feel disconnected from upper management metrics.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews describe persistent short staffing and heavy workloads, and older reviews mention floating to other units when a department runs thin — ask what that looks like on the unit you'd join.
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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 Bradenton, FL
Bradenton pairs Gulf Coast nursing careers with a relaxed coastal rhythm. Decompress along the Manatee Riverwalk, explore the vibrant bungalows of the Village of the Arts, or head to Anna Maria Island’s beaches post-shift. With living costs hovering about 2% above the national average, you'll trade hectic metro pace for authentic Old Florida ease.
Browse roles in Bradenton- Metro price level · Bradenton area
- 2% above the national average
- BEA index 102.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,618/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,822/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HCA Florida Blake Hospital hire new grads?
7 of 24 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: HCA Nurse Residency Program.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 8 roles with a stated shift, 7 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
CVICU (3), burn unit (2), ER (2), med surg (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Florida Blake Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Florida Blake Hospital
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Trauma Ortho Neuro
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- APRN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at HCA Florida Blake Hospital sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- careers.hcahealthcare.com/jobs/17444893-new-nurse-rn-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-florida-blake-hospital
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/HCA-Florida-Blake-Hospital-Reviews-E121678.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-HCA-Florida-Blake-Hospital-E121678-RVW42107073.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-HCA-Florida-Blake-Hospital-E121678-RVW40137012.htm
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2021
- hcafloridahealthcare.com/for-medical-professionals/physician-and-employee-information/blake-hospital/for-employees
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/blake-hospital/about-us/awards-and-recognition
The short version · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/HCA-Florida-Blake-Hospital-1/reviews
What nurses say · as of 2026
- us.trabajo.org/job-5213-79fad237567a4e82315ce376a1664953
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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