Gainesville Graduate Nurse Bash Join US ONLINE OR IN PERSON.
This is a time to celebrate your accomplishment of graduating nursing school! The information session will cover career opportunities, benefits, scheduling options and more.
STEP ONE: Watch THis Video
Orientation
Welcome to the Nurse Bash
It is vital to watch our welcome video in it’s entirety to hear from our Chief Nursing Officer and HR Recruiters. You will receive information about salary, benefits and our residency program. Most importantly, you will learn how to schedule your GN interview(s)!

STEP TWO: LEARN ABOUT OUR NURSING UNITS
Learn about our nursing specialties and hear from our managers and clinical leaders. Find out what inspires you.
Medical / Surgical
The medical/surgical practice at UF Health Shands Hospital is vast in its size and scope. We emphasize a total patient care delivery model, with all newly hired RNs receiving orientation at the hospital, department and unit levels.
Critical & Intermediate Care
As a Level I Trauma Center, UF Health Shands Hospital has earned a reputation for providing care in the most extreme situations. Our inclusive total patient care model ensures that we provide patients and their families education, care and support at every step of the process.
Women and Children’s Services
The commitment of our women’s and children’s specialities, labor and delivery and NICU teams at UF Health Shands Hospital is unparalleled.
Surgical Services
Encompassing many of the hospital’s key areas, our operations unit covers everything from surgery to emergency to outpatient services.
Emergency Services
Emergency services at UF Health Shands Hospital are comprised of the Emergency Department, which includes triage/medical screening area, minor care area and a clinical decision unit; and ShandsCair, the critical care transport system of UF Health Shands Hospital.
Psychiatric Care
SPH is an 81-bed private, not-for-profit institution that specializes in behavioral health care and is a distinct part unit of SPH, serving as the psychiatric and substance use treatment program. SPH is a designated Baker Act Receiving Hospital.
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Magnet Recognized
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes healthcare institutions for excellence in nursing, quality care of patients, and innovations in the practice of nursing.
