Port Charlotte Nurse Residency

Port Charlotte, Florida

New graduate RN full-time positions may be offered on the following units (availability fluctuates for each start date based on campus needs): AdventHealth is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility: Graduate Nurse

Posted Sep 2 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Night shift · 7:00am-7:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am shifts Night (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 unit · Hospital Medical/Surgical Specialty
License: RN license Current Florida RN license (may apply without license, but must have license prior to licensure deadline)Current Florida RN license
Term: Permanent

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: Current Florida RN license Current Florida RN license (may apply without license, but must have license prior to licensure deadline) Check your license
Certification: Current BLS from the American Heart Association Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
Education: Associate of Nursing from accredited school Associates of Nursing from accredited school required (CCNE or ACEN preferred); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience: Less than one 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

Preferred

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Also asks: CCNE or ACEN accreditation

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Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

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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: Benefits from day one Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Eligibility: Paid time off from day one
Eligibility: Benefits, paid days off and pet insurance from day one Benefits, Paid Days Off and Pet Insurance from Day One
Pay reviews: Clinical Ladder raises of up to 20% Eligible clinicians; achievement of advancement criteria
Pay reviews: Salary adjustments set by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelinesClinical Ladder participation

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance
BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
BenefitsDisability insuranceDisability Insurance
BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off from Day One
Benefits403(b) retirement plan403-B Retirement Plan
Benefits4 weeks 100% paid parental leave4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

More benefits (10)

BenefitsPaid parental leavePaid Parental Leave
BenefitsCareer developmentCareer Development
BenefitsWhole person well-being resourcesWhole Person Well-being Resources
BenefitsMental health resources and supportMental Health Resources and Support
BenefitsMental health resources including free counselingMental Health Resources, including Free Counseling
BenefitsPet benefitsPet Benefits
BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
Benefits$200/month student loan repayment program200/month Student Loan Repayment Program
BenefitsEducation assistance for certifications and degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expenseEducation Assistance (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

The role and schedule

Unit: Critical Care (availability subject to change) Critical Care*
Unit: Emergency Department (availability subject to change) Emergency Department*
Start: Monthly start dates in 2026 cohorts 2026 Nurse Residency Cohorts (Monthly Start Dates)
Details: Florida Level 2 background screening with fingerprinting for certain positions 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 Nurse Residency Cohorts (Monthly Start Dates)

The team behind this role

Scheduling at this employer

Scheduling

Nurse residents typically work three 12-hour shifts per week in a full-time role; the schedule may include overnights, weekends and holidays.

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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 (United States of America)

Address

2500 harbor blvd

City

Port charlotte

State

Florida

Postal Code

33952

Job Description

2026 Nurse Residency Cohorts (Monthly Start Dates)

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.

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Requirements

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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?

In Port Charlotte, FL

Port Charlotte, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,553/mo
Household income: $63,844/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Port Charlotte, FL

NeighborhoodsPort Charlotte is a large unincorporated sprawl in Charlotte County, not a city of branded walkable districts, so choosing a pocket is more about water versus inland and flood zone than a neighborhood name. Streets near the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor buy harbor access and a short hop over the bridge into Punta Gorda; farther inland, non-deed-restricted single-family streets are the budget tier where move-in-ready houses under $300K still show up. Flood risk is significant in many areas, so elevation and insurance are part of the neighborhood decision. Movers who want a more finished streetscape are often steered to Punta Gorda, North Port, or, if the budget stretches, Venice and Sarasota.

Port Charlotte is a large unincorporated sprawl in Charlotte County, not a city of branded walkable districts, so choosing a pocket is more about water versus inland and flood zone than a neighborhood name. Streets near the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor buy harbor access and a short hop over the bridge into Punta Gorda; farther inland, non-deed-restricted single-family streets are the budget tier where move-in-ready houses under $300K still show up.

Flood risk is significant in many areas, so elevation and insurance are part of the neighborhood decision. Movers who want a more finished streetscape are often steered to Punta Gorda, North Port, or, if the budget stretches, Venice and Sarasota.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: locallifehomes.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundThe typical Port Charlotte commute is about 21.52 minutes and almost entirely by car; walkability is limited and these sources name no transit lines. The two spines are US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and Interstate 75, with the I-75/Kings Highway interchange a local landmark. Punta Gorda is about 10 minutes across the Peace River Bridge, Englewood about 25 minutes, and Venice and Fort Myers each about 35 minutes—relevant if a nursing job sits in a neighboring market rather than in town. Hospital-campus parking and shift-change traffic are not described.

The typical Port Charlotte commute is about 21.52 minutes and almost entirely by car; walkability is limited and these sources name no transit lines. The two spines are US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and Interstate 75, with the I-75/Kings Highway interchange a local landmark.

Punta Gorda is about 10 minutes across the Peace River Bridge, Englewood about 25 minutes, and Venice and Fort Myers each about 35 minutes—relevant if a nursing job sits in a neighboring market rather than in town. Hospital-campus parking and shift-change traffic are not described.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: discoverfloridahouses.com Source 3: locallifehomes.com Source 4: pureflorida.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsDaily life orients around Charlotte Harbor, one of Florida's largest estuaries, plus the Peace and Myakka rivers and 165 miles of man-made waterways, many with harbor access and community boat ramps. In town, Port Charlotte Beach Park is the named waterfront park; kayakers use mangrove tunnels at Bill Coy Preserve, and boaters run Boca Grande Pass for tarpon and the Gulf. Gulf sand is a short drive: Englewood Beach (about 25 minutes), Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, Venice Beach (about 35 minutes), a ferry to Palm Island, and time on Don Pedro Island. Golf is baked in—Port Charlotte holds seven of Charlotte County's 21 courses—and fishing, swimming, and year-round outdoor rec are the default weekend.

Daily life orients around Charlotte Harbor, one of Florida's largest estuaries, plus the Peace and Myakka rivers and 165 miles of man-made waterways, many with harbor access and community boat ramps. In town, Port Charlotte Beach Park is the named waterfront park; kayakers use mangrove tunnels at Bill Coy Preserve, and boaters run Boca Grande Pass for tarpon and the Gulf.

Gulf sand is a short drive: Englewood Beach (about 25 minutes), Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, Venice Beach (about 35 minutes), a ferry to Palm Island, and time on Don Pedro Island. Golf is baked in—Port Charlotte holds seven of Charlotte County's 21 courses—and fishing, swimming, and year-round outdoor rec are the default weekend.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: locallifehomes.com Source 2: visitflorida.com Source 3: pureflorida.com Source 4: discoverfloridahouses.com Source 5: thatfloridalife.com

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Living in Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte is the unincorporated, no-downtown Gulf Coast alternative: Charlotte Harbor and 165 miles of canals, Rays spring training at Charlotte Sports Park, and median home prices in the high-$200Ks to low-$300Ks—roughly 30–40% below Sarasota—with no Florida state income tax. Nurses on an $80k–$150k move will find single-family homes under $300K, many non-deed-restricted, and a roughly 21-minute car commute along US-41 or I-75; Punta Gorda is 10 minutes over the Peace River Bridge, Fort Myers and Venice about 35. The tradeoffs are real: limited walkability, no polished dining district (The Twisted Fork, TT's Tiki, Blue Iguana Bikini Sports Bar, and Downtown Kava are the named spots; historic downtown Punta Gorda is the night out), flood risk and insurance on older homes, and a median age of 51.5 that reads more retiree than young professional. Daily life is water—Port Charlotte Beach Park, Boca Grande tarpon, Englewood Beach, mangrove kayaking at Bill Coy Preserve—not nightlife. Budget for a car and for flood insurance on older homes, which can erase the cheap-looking list price.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: locallifehomes.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: discoverfloridahouses.com Source 4: visitflorida.com Source 5: yelp.com Source 6: youtube.com Source 7: uphomes.com Source 8: uphomes.com Source 9: thatfloridalife.com Source 10: facebook.com

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Port Charlotte, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.