Medical-Surgical - Oncology Unit Options

As an Oncology Nurse Resident, you may work in one or more of the following departments:

Bone Marrow Transplant

Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center partner
Orlando's first comprehensive adult and pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) program
10-bed BMT Unit and 8-bed Oncology PCU equipped with state-of-the-art technology
Orlando's only inpatient BMT unit
A multitude of training courses available to prepare nurses for BMT work
Self-scheduling
Primarily patients with Leukemia, Hodgkin's, Multiple Myeloma, neuro cancers, gynecological cancers, pediatric BMT
Nursing care ranges from medical surgical to acute intensive care

Adult Inpatient Hematology/Oncology

Patients with multiple diagnoses, including solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, sickle cell anemia, as well as brain and central nervous system metastases
Collaborative environment with nurses working closely with oncology physicians, clinical nurse specialists, social workers and case managers
Focus on countering the threat of cancer and promoting quality of life
Opportunity to strongly impact patient's quality of life by placing an emphasis on controlling symptoms and treatment

Outpatient Oncology

36-bed facility featuring six private beds and 30 beds that are arranged in modular configurations with five bays to each module
Services range from blood and blood component transfusion, IV therapy, outpatient chemotherapy, medical surgical observation for patients who meet criteria, PICC catheterization insertion, and more

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

State-of-the-art inpatient treatment for pediatric patients
Family-centered care in a child/adolescent friendly environment
Special pediatric and pediatric oncology training required

At Florida Hospital, our commitment to excellence is matched only by our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and associates. Because our nursing staff plays an integral role in the quality of patient care, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to enhance our nurses' quality of life.

In addition to a competitive salary, our nurse graduates are eligible for an array of benefits, including:

Graduating from an accredited nursing school? Searching for a confidence-building mentoring experience? We offer the ideal program for you. Our year-long paid nurse residency is an ideal professional development option for recent nursing school graduates who want to specialize in:

You'll advance through three distinct phases that will expand your skills and increase your independence. As a resident, you'll:

Enjoy two to four months of precepted training that includes classroom learning and clinical orientation with a preceptor (Phase I)
Benefit from one to three months of a full clinical assignment under the guidance of a resource nurse who will be your personal mentor (Phase II)
Attain additional experience and knowledge through a five to six month clinical assignment, as well as five additional classroom days for your specialty (Phase III)

By the end of your program, you'll demonstrate advanced-beginner clinical competence in the areas of:

Patient care/delegation
Documentation
Nursing process
Interpersonal communication
Pathophysiology
Professional accountability

Programs begin during the following months:

Medical Surgical Nurse Residencies:
January, March, June, July, August and October

Critical Care and Emergency Care Nurse Residencies:
February, July and October