RN Flex | Recovery
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
Tallahassee, Florida
Posted Aug 13 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- PACU · Hospital
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- Education
- Associate degree in nursing.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Experience
- Two (2) or more years of RN experience. Preferred: Two (2) or more years of RN experience.
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 residencies →4–6 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 jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around 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.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
- Address
- 1300 MICCOSUKEE RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32308
- CMS rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 478
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, 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?
Your fit
On your path
Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
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Who We Are & What We Do
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:
Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.
Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
How You'll Make An Impact
Your Role
Is fundamental in achieving recognized world-class health care. Assumes direct and indirect responsibility for the patient's care environment. Provides care through collaboration with healthcare team members and the autonomous application of the nursing process.
Leads, mentors, and role models for other members of the healthcare team. Has responsibilities including (but are not limited to) coordinating and delegating care in a safe, secure, and clean environment. Demonstrates respect for the patient’s rights, dignity, values, confidentiality, and expressed needs.
Uses evidenced-based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety. Practices under the Department of Nursing’s umbrella and within the scope and conditions of the Florida Nurse Practice Act (Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I). Follows all Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. (TMH) policies, procedures, and requirements.
Supports a commitment to TMH’s mission and vision of TMH actively. Displays behaviors in harmony with the ICARE values (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence) consistently.
Reports To
RN/Nurse Manager (JC: 031001)
May Supervise the Following
- Nurse Extern (JC: 071405)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (JC: 041704)
- Psych Center Specialty Tech (JC: 075005)
- Unit Secretary (JC: 064306)
- Patient Care Assistant (JC: 075305)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (JC: 075905)
What You’ll Need To Apply
Required
Education
Associate degree in nursing.
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Required
Experience
None.
Preferred
Experience
Two (2) or more years of RN experience.
Required Certification/License/Registry
Licensed as an RN in accordance with Florida’s Nurse Practice Act. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited American Heart Association (AHA) instructor. Other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
What's around it?
Tallahassee, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,293/mo
- Household income
- $57,409/yr, all local households, not nurse pay