Tampa General Hospital (TGH) offers a comprehensive Critical Care Internship Program, the Critical Care Rotation Program (CCRP), designed to provide registered nurses with the necessary skills and experience to excel in a critical care setting. This 54-week program immerses participants in diverse critical care units, enabling them to identify their strengths and discover their ideal career path within TGH.
Benefits of TGH’s Critical Care Internship Program
The CCRP provides numerous advantages for aspiring critical care nurses:
- Comprehensive Orientation: A thorough orientation ensures a smooth transition into the program and the critical care environment.
- Diverse Clinical Experience: Rotations across a wide range of critical care units offer exposure to various patient populations and specialized care practices.
- Professional Development: Participation in the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ fosters professional growth and leadership skills.
- Manageable Schedule: A reasonable work schedule of 36 to 40 hours per week promotes work-life balance.
- Employment Opportunities: Eligibility to apply for a permanent position at TGH during any rotation provides a direct pathway to a fulfilling career.
Eligibility and Requirements for the Critical Care Internship
To be eligible for the CCRP, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): A BSN degree is required (waived for current TGH employees).
- Two-Year Contract Commitment: Participants must commit to a two-year employment contract with TGH upon completion of the program.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Prior critical care experience gained through mentorship, internships, or preceptorships.
- Experience as a Nurse Technician (NT), Patient Care Technician (PCT), or Paramedic in a critical care unit.
Participants are also required to complete the Essentials of Critical Care Orientation e-learning modules offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
Critical Care Internship Program Structure and Participating Units
The CCRP operates on a 12-hour shift rotation (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.), requiring availability for holidays, weekends, and severe weather events. Participants receive comprehensive benefits comparable to full-time TGH employees, including tuition assistance, health insurance, and professional development resources.
Participating units within the CCRP include:
- Burn Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
- Global Emerging Diseases Institute (GEDI)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Various Step-Down Units
- Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit
- Vascular Intensive Care Unit
How to Apply to the Critical Care Internship Program
Interested nurses can learn more about the CCRP by contacting Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or calling 1-800-288-5444. Online applications are accepted at www.tgh.org/careers. This critical care internship program provides a unique opportunity to launch a successful career in critical care nursing at a leading healthcare institution.
