Emergency Nurse Internship Program – Polk

Have you always wanted to become an ER nurse but didn’t have the ER experience needed? BayCare is offering an ER internship to help you build your foundation to become an ER nurse. We’re looking for experienced RN’s or newly graduated nurses for this program.

The ER Internship Program or ENIP is an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to transition into an ER setting. Weare seeking motivated, mature, self-directed professionals who are interested in growing in a dynamic team and making a difference.

• Current Available position in the Polk area as of 1/7/2025 South Florida Baptist hospital for nights

POLK County Hospitals

• South Florida Baptist Hospital (Plant City)

• Winter Haven Hospital (Winter Haven)

• Bartow Regional Medical Center (Bartow)

Availability based on hospital needs

Internship details:

• 3 weeks of didactic and 8-16 weeks of preceptorship

• Guided clinical orientation to ensure up-to-date and comprehensive care knowledge

• Shift: Interns will gain experience on both day and night shift before being assigned a permanent shift

• Every other weekend requirement

• Commitment: This is an hours-based commitment required for the internship program specifically to the unit of hire beginning at the end of completed preceptorship hours

Requirements:

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) License

• Associate’s, Bachelor's or Higher in Nursing

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association

• EKG Script test will be provided at the start of the internship program, you are required to pass within 2 attempts. Failure to do so will result in being released from the internship program

• Preferred: ACLS certification with the American Heart Association

• Preferred: 1-year experience in an Acute Care setting

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Benefits and perks for you and your family:

• Medical benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Year performance appraisal and team award bonus

• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities

• Pet Insurance

• Community discounts and more

• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

The Registered Nurse – Emergency Room is responsibilities and skills:

• Works in a hospital setting and independently cares for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards

• Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team

• Organizes and prioritizes and updates plan of care in collaboration with patients, family and significant others

• Identifies patients at risk for injury regarding diagnosis, medication, procedure, age, etc., and prepares room environment

• Monitor, record, and update care team on patient vitals and assessments.

• Identifying sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition

• Responding to medical emergencies for critical patients

• High emotional intelligence to create a positive patient care experience that includes simplifying medical terminology and concepts to the patient

• Professional accountability and development

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position ER Internship - Polk County

Location Polk | Nursing | Full Time

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