kimflygrl

I spoke with one of the HR recruiters about a month ago, Florida Hospital is offering 17.59 for New Grads, plus shift differential. There is no sign on bonus, but there is a referral bonus if you know someone there and if you recruit a new grad. I have visited and it is a beautiful area around the main hospital, they have a few smaller hospitals as well around the area. When I spoke with someone it was like pulling teeth and I had to ask all the questions, not much was offered up front, maybe I didn't speak to the right person. From what I can gather the website has great descriptions of the new grad internship and resident programs (there are 2 different options for these, timing wise) and they depend on where you want to go. The dates on the website are outdated (from 2 years ago last time I checked) and they had not set dates yet as to when the new programs will start (after February's new classes), probably July and October. She also told me that if I didn't get into one of my areas of choice for the July program, that I could work at the hospital as a Nurse Tech/CNA until the next program in October (NO THANKS!). She also told me that the loan forgiveness is through the state programs, so I'm not sure how that works out. Hope this helps! They are good about sending brochures and answering phone calls, just have questions ready and hopefully you'll get the right person.

I have been checking around the central Florida area (Orlando, brevard county) and they are starting new BSN nurses at Florida Hospital 17.59 per hr and in brevard county around 17.00 per hr, this does not include shift differential. No one has offered up a sign-on bonus for any of the hospitals I have talked to, but I haven't done any interviews yet.

Hi! I will be graduating with my (second degree) BSN in May. I go to school in DC now but am originally from Central Fla and would like to come back to the state to start my career. I have limited it down to the Orlando and Brevard County areas, and would love to hear from some of you who may have any recommendations, opinions, suggestions about these area hospitals. (i.e. work atmosphere, opportunity for good experience, pay, etc...) Also, what about living? I'm single with only a few friends left in the area....