HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
Community hospital in Okeechobee, FL
- 100 beds
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
A 100-bed acute care community hospital open since around 1994, and the only hospital serving its county.
Employer research, Sep 17, 2026
The StaRN Graduate Nurse Program runs 12-17 weeks paid, with classroom time, simulation, and a clinical preceptorship before you carry a full assignment.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.comOrientation pairs you with specialty-specific educators, so the person teaching you the unit actually works that unit.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.comA sign-on bonus is offered to eligible Emergency Room RNs on the 10AM-10PM shift.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 4 roles welcomes new grads, and there is a nurse residency
- Med surg nurses: 3 of 4 roles
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
StaRN Graduate Nurse Program
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com- Preceptors and orientation
Comprehensive orientation process includes mentorship from specialty-specific educators and clinical preceptorship during StaRN.
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com- Career development
Opportunities for advancement within clinical specialties or system-wide across IT, finance, operations, and leadership.
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Education assistance includes tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com- Loan assistance
Student loan assistance provided as part of employee education support package.
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As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Staff scheduling managed according to departmental patient care needs and productivity guidelines; shift examples include 10AM-10PM in the ER.
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com- Charge opportunities
Clinical Nurse Coordinator / Charge Nurse RN roles coordinate unit functions, direct nursing care, assist scheduling, and model service standards.
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, telemedicine, AirMed transport, 401(k) matched on 3%-9%, stock purchase at a 10% discount, tuition and student loan assistance, and paid family leave.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse submitted salary range on Glassdoor
As of 2026-09-17
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- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus available for eligible Emergency Room RN candidates (10AM-10PM shift)
As of 2026-09-17
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Units hiring now
- Med surgNights 13 open
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · Okeechobee, FL
Inpatient medical and surgical services provided across acute care units.
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- ICU1 open
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital · Okeechobee, FL
Hospital operates an Intensive Care Unit staffed by Charge RNs / Clinical Nurse Coordinators.
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and workload challenges
- Staff note recurring short staffing, high patient loads, micromanagement, and issues with broken or missing medical equipment.
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As of 2017-02-27Source: glassdoor.com- Supportive coworkers and rural community feel
- Staff highlight friendly teamwork, supportive educational opportunities, solid benefits, and a positive rural community environment.
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The hard parts
An employee review flags recurring short staffing, heavy patient loads, micromanagement, and broken or missing equipment — worth asking about directly in your interview.
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As of 2017-02-27Source: glassdoor.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 Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee is a small South Florida town beside Lake Okeechobee, the state's largest freshwater lake. It offers a quiet, rural pace of life with agriculture and outdoor recreation central to local culture. Nurses who prefer a close-knit community and easy access to open water and natural scenery may find it a refreshing change from dense urban hospital settings.
Browse roles in Okeechobee- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,061/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $57,044/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 4 roles welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: StaRN Graduate Nurse Program.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (3) and ICU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-HCA-Florida-Raulerson-Hospital-EI_IE28090.11,41.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-09-17
- glassdoor.com/Salary/HCA-Florida-Raulerson-Hospital-Salaries-E28090.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026-09-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-HCA-Florida-Raulerson-Hospital-E28090-RVW13969157.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2017-02-27
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