Tampa Bay Locations – Nurse Residency
Wesley Chapel, Florida
2026 and 2027 Nurse Residency Cohorts (Monthly Start Dates) AdventHealth is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- New Graduate RN
- Shift and hours
- Night-Weekend · 7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am Shift: Night-Weekend (United States of America) Shift Scheduled are Full Time : 7:00am-7:00pm/7:00pm-7:00am (Shift availability varies by unit and location)
- Unit and setting
- Medical/Surgical Specialty · Hospital Medical/Surgical Specialty
- License
- RN license Current Florida RN license (may apply without license, but must have license prior to licensure deadline)Florida RN license prior to licensure deadline
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program New graduate RN full-time positions may be offered on the following units (availability fluctuates for each start date based on campus needs):
- License
- Florida RN license prior to licensure deadline Current Florida RN license (may apply without license, but must have license prior to licensure deadline) Check your license
- Certification
- BLS from American Heart Association Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
- Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing from accredited school (CCNE or ACEN preferred) Associates of Nursing from accredited school required (CCNE or ACEN preferred); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience Must have less than one (1) year of experience
- Also asks
- Graduating in the next year or graduated within the past three years Must be graduating in the next year or have graduated within the past three years
- Also asks
- Professional resume Professional Resume.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Florida staff postingsFlorida staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $46/hr, across 1,288 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Education Assistance (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- Loan repayment
- 200/month Student Loan Repayment Program
- Eligibility
- Day One
- Pay reviews
- Clinical ladder salary increases up to 20% based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical InsuranceBenefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- BenefitsDental Insurance
- BenefitsVision Insurance
- BenefitsLife Insurance
- BenefitsDisability Insurance
- BenefitsPaid Time Off from Day OnePaid Time Off from Day One
More benefits (10)
- Benefits403-B Retirement Plan403-B Retirement Plan
- Benefits4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- BenefitsCareer DevelopmentCareer Development
- BenefitsWhole Person Well-being ResourcesWhole Person Well-being Resources
- BenefitsMental Health Resources and SupportMental Health Resources and Support
- BenefitsPet BenefitsPet Benefits
- Benefits$200/month Student Loan Repayment Program200/month Student Loan Repayment Program
- BenefitsEducation Assistance (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)Education Assistance (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- BenefitsFree CounselingMental Health Resources, including Free Counseling
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
The role and schedule
- Unit
- Critical Care Critical Care*
- Unit
- Emergency Department Emergency Department*
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Start
- Monthly Start Dates 2026 and 2027 Nurse Residency Cohorts (Monthly Start Dates)
- Details
- Subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Residency
- 2026 and 2027 Nurse Residency Cohorts (Monthly Start Dates)
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on AdventHealth’s careers page.
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Our promise to you
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Night-Weekend (United States of America)
Address
3100 e fletcher ave
City
Tampa
State
Florida
Postal Code
33613
Job Description
2026 and 2027 Nurse Residency Cohorts (Monthly Start Dates)
AdventHealth Tampa Bay Locations
Carrollwood
Connerton
North Pinellas
Riverview
Tampa
Wesley Chapel
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave
- 200/month Student Loan Repayment Program
- Education Assistance (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- Mental Health Resources, including Free Counseling
- Benefits, Paid Days Off and Pet Insurance from Day One
Our promise to you
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Scheduled are Full Time : 7:00am-7:00pm/7:00pm-7:00am (Shift availability varies by unit and location)
Professional Excellence Program (PEP)
Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.
Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines
2026 Cohorts
Units Offered
New graduate RN full-time positions may be offered on the following units (availability fluctuates for each start date based on campus needs):
Medical/Surgical Specialty
PCUs
Critical Care*
Emergency Department*
*Availability subject to change.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed
- Associates of Nursing from accredited school required (CCNE or ACEN preferred); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Must have less than one (1) year of experience
- Must be graduating in the next year or have graduated within the past three years
- Current Florida RN license (may apply without license, but must have license prior to licensure deadline)
- Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
- Professional Resume.
Pay Range
$31.53 – $52.24
Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Pay Range
$31.85 - $52.76
Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
What's around it?
Wesley Chapel, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,100/mo
- Household income
- $107,504/yr, all local households, not nurse pay