Baptist Graduate Nurse Residency Spring 2026

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Nurse Resident, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care tailored to each patient’s condition, symptoms, and treatment plan. You’ll gain real-world experience managing individualized, goal-directed care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, all while working within Baptist Health Care’s policies and best practices. Throughout the program, you’ll build clinical judgment, confidence, and professional skills in a supportive, collaborative environment designed specifically for new nurses. How We Support You Peer Support We know the transition from student to practicing nurse can feel overwhelming—and you’re not expected to do it alone. Our Nurse Residency Coordinator and nurse educators walk alongside you throughout the residency, providing guidance, encouragement, and access to valuable resources. You’ll also connect with fellow new graduates, creating a built-in support system that helps you feel confident, connected, and supported from day one. Preceptorship Your preceptorship is a dedicated, one-on-one experience on your home unit with an experienced nurse who is invested in your success. This immersive learning period bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you sharpen clinical skills, strengthen nursing judgment, and gain confidence in real patient care situations. Mentoring Beyond bedside skills, we focus on you as a professional. Through mentoring, you’ll receive career-focused support that helps you identify goals, develop strengths, and grow in areas where you want to improve. Mentors offer insights, learning opportunities, and encouragement to help shape your future in nursing. Units Offering Nurse Residency – Spring 2026 Baptist Hospital Medical Oncology General Medical Surgical Ortho Neuro Cardiac Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Baptist Gulf Breeze Hospital Medical Units 2E & 2W Jay Hospital Medical Unit

Requirements

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or Associates Degree Nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire Require Required
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
Basic Computer Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
Basic math and analytical skills
Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.