Nurse Resident - Ortho Surgical Full Time Nights

Melbourne, FL

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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 26, 2026

What the posting states

Shift: Nights

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Administers patient care in an area within a hospital or inpatient/observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post intervention with assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

Skills for this role

Acute careCare plan evaluationPatient progress trackingPatient progress monitoringMedical equipment operationMedication administrationPatient safetyInitial patient assessmentPatient advocacyEvidence-based practiceClinical skill developmentClinical documentation standards

Certifications

BLSACLSNRPPALSTNCC

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license
Nursing school graduate
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification
ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas
Less than one year of experience

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials
Student loan repayment
Tuition reimbursement
FREE college education programs
Retirement savings
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits

Living in Melbourne, FL

Melbourne sits along Florida's Space Coast, where beach-town ease meets a steady healthcare market near the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic beaches. A relaxed coastal lifestyle with year-round warmth appeals to nurses seeking outdoor living without big-city density.

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Metro price level · Melbourne area: 100; about the national average
Median gross rent: $1,525/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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