Registered Nurse Residency Program - Fall 2026

University of Miami • Miami, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Titan Canes Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive 14–18-week orientation that transitions the novice nurse to the role of an advanced beginner in a collaborative learning environment over the course of twelve months. The program consists of orientation to the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics (UMHC) system, nursing department, standards of care, and clinical skills. It includes didactic lectures covering UMHC’s Policies and Core Competencies, based on the Specialty Nursing Curriculum. There is 14 to 18 weeks of unit-based training with a qualified preceptor and Clinical Educator. Monthly education sessions address leadership, patient outcomes, and professionalism, culminating in a graduation ceremony to acknowledge the nurses' accomplishments as they transition to their professional role.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred; RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree and 3 months to enroll in an accredited BSN program after hire date.
• FL Licensed Registered Nurses (RN) with less than 12 months of full-time RN experience (less than 2,080 hours) by hire date.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Must test and pass NCLEX by October 16, 2026

Responsibilities

• Fulfill a 15-month agreement on the unit for which they are hired, and a 36-month agreement with the organization.
• Participate in orientation to the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics (UMHC) system, nursing department, standards of care, and clinical skills.
• Attend didactic lectures covering UMHC’s Policies and Core Competencies, based on the Specialty Nursing Curriculum.
• Complete 14 to 18 weeks of unit-based training with a qualified preceptor and Clinical Educator.
• Attend monthly education sessions that address leadership, patient outcomes, and professionalism.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree