HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Community hospital in Tamarac, FL
- 317 beds
- Mostly night shifts
- Nurse residency
From 7 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a 317-bed acute care hospital at 7201 North University Drive in Tamarac—the same campus many neighbors still remember as University Hospital, now HCA Florida Woodmont.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can enter through the year-long HCA StaRN/Nurse Residency here, with clinical orientation lasting 11–22 weeks and classes starting frequently across South Florida—even before your FL RN license is in hand, as long as it arrives in the first three weeks.
For new gradsIf orthopedics is your lane, you work inside a hospital recognized by Healthgrades as America's 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery, with a dedicated Orthopedic and Spine Institute for joint replacement and spine care.
For experienced nursesBehavioral health here runs the full continuum—inpatient child through geriatric, PHP/IOP, a 24-hour hotline, and Baker Act receiving—so you are not limited to one acuity band.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: HCA StaRN/Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Classes start frequently across South Florida
- Rehab nurses: 5 of 7 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: all 7 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Tamarac
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
HCA StaRN/Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Classes start frequently across South Florida
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital · employer research
- Tuition support
Education assistance listed among benefits for RN Director Behavioral Health role
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Scheduling
Full-time Mixed (rotating weekends) noted on nurse residency and new-grad postings; 0.9 FTE also referenced
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital · employer research
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Benefits
Leadership postings list comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) match, and education assistance.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
RN Director Behavioral Health estimated annual salary range
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- RehabDays 1 · Nights 15 open
- ERNights 11 open
- Stepdown1 open
PCU
PCU RN delivers pre- and post-operative care for cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.comOrthopedics/Spine
Hospital is a leader in orthopedic care and joint replacement via Orthopedic and Spine Institute.
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Source location unconfirmedSource 1: careers.hcahealthcare.comSource 2: southfloridahospitalnews.comED
Newly renovated family-friendly ER with expert care for all ages and senior accommodations.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.comStroke
Facility is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission certified as Primary Stroke Center.
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Behavioral Health
Inpatient child/adolescent/adult/geriatric BH; PHP/IOP; 24-hour hotline; certified Baker Act receiving facility.
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Inpatient Rehab
21,000 square-foot Inpatient Rehabilitation Center.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: southfloridahospitalnews.comWound Care
Wound Healing Center among specialty services.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.comWomen's Center
Women's Center listed among specialty services.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.comVascular
Vascular Services offered as a specialty.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.hcahealthcare.comMed-Surg
New grad StaRN residency posting lists Med Surg track at this Tamarac facility.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: wayup.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall employee ratings moderate
- Indeed overall about 3.6/5 across ~95 reviews; work-life ~3.6, pay/benefits ~3.3, management ~3.3, culture ~3.4.
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- Glassdoor ratings sparse and mixed
- Glassdoor shows roughly 3.8–4.1 with few reviews; compensation/benefits category weaker (~2.8); recommend-to-friend rates low-to-mid.
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- Learning and purpose
- Review aggregates highlight ability to learn new things, personal appreciation, and clear sense of purpose.
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As of 2026-06-01Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Supportive orientation for new nurses (historical)
- Longer-tenured LPN recalled being nurtured and welcomed as a new nurse at the facility (then University Hospital).
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As of 2015-08-17Source: indeed.com- ER skill-building but stressful
- ER tech described rewarding skill growth helping others while noting high stress.
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As of 2017-07-02Source: indeed.com- Fear-driven management and survey pressure
- Lead PT alleged bullying, fear-based management, manipulated surveys, and pre-survey warnings from managers.
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As of 2026-06-01Source: indeed.com- Patient-facing reputation
- Yelp patient rating about 2.4 from 115 reviews; limited direct nurse-employer signal.
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As of 2026-07Source: yelp.com
The hard parts
Employee review aggregates sit in the middle of the pack—Indeed around 3.6/5 across roughly 95 reviews, with pay/benefits and management nearer 3.3—and Glassdoor’s thinner sample marks compensation/benefits even weaker near 2.8.
Sources
As of 2026-06-01 · 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: glassdoor.comSource 4: 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 Tamarac, FL
Tamarac is a quiet suburban enclave in Broward County, nestled between Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades. With its mix of parks, golf courses, and residential communities, it offers South Florida convenience at a more relaxed pace—an easy commute for hospital shifts while staying close to coastal attractions.
Browse roles in Tamarac- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,895/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $61,718/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 Woodmont Hospital hire new grads?
All 7 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: HCA StaRN/Nurse Residency Program · Applications: Classes start frequently across South Florida.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (5), ER (1) and stepdown (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
PRN Inpatient Rehab RN
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
PRN Inpatient Rehab RN
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
PRN Inpatient Rehab RN
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-florida-woodmont-hospital
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers.hcahealthcare.com/jobs/17823918-hca-nurse-residency-galen-and-mercy-graduates
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-HCA-Florida-Woodmont-Hospital-EI_IE7561069.11,40.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/HCA-Florida-Woodmont-Hospital-Reviews-E7561069.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/HCA-Florida-Woodmont-Hospital/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-06-01
- indeed.com/cmp/HCA-Florida-Woodmont-Hospital/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-06-01
- linkedin.com/posts/hca-florida-woodmont-hospital_yesterday-we-celebrated-these-rn-graduates-activity-7282747221299666944-tpAA
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- southfloridahospitalnews.com/hca-florida-woodmont-hospital-names-robby-payne-as-chief-financial-officer
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/hca-florida-woodmont-hospital/rn-director-behavioral-health-38227858
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- wayup.com/i-j-HCA-Florida-Woodmont-Hospital-187079565487963
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- yelp.com/biz/hca-florida-woodmont-hospital-tamarac-2
What nurses say · as of 2026-07
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