Are you a registered nurse looking to specialize in acute care? Tampa General Hospital (TGH) offers an exceptional Acute Care Rotation Program (ACRP) designed to facilitate your transition to acute care nursing. This comprehensive, year-long program provides registered nurses with invaluable firsthand experience across a wide array of acute care settings, all while receiving dedicated support from a program manager.
Program Benefits: Your Stepping Stone to Acute Care Expertise
Choosing TGH’s Acute Care Rotation Program is choosing a path paved with advantages aimed at nurturing your professional growth:
- Balanced Work-Life Schedule: Enjoy a sustainable 36-hour work week, promoting well-being and preventing burnout.
- Comprehensive Orientation: Begin with an extensive orientation period meticulously crafted to equip you with the skills and knowledge for success in diverse units.
- Diverse Clinical Exposure: Benefit from rotations through a wide range of units, gaining well-rounded clinical experience and discovering your ideal acute care niche.
Eligibility: Who Can Apply for the Acute Care Transition?
To be eligible for TGH’s esteemed Acute Care Rotation Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Foundation: Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. (This requirement is waived for current Tampa General Hospital team members).
- Professional Licensure: Possess a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
Crucially, prior acute care experience is not a prerequisite for joining the program, making it an ideal avenue for nurses transitioning into this specialized field.
Rotation Structure: A Phased Approach to Acute Care Immersion
The Acute Care Rotation Program at TGH is thoughtfully structured into six sessions, completed over 36 weeks, ensuring a progressive and immersive learning experience:
- Session 1 (12 Weeks): Begin with a new team member orientation and the acute care transition program. You’ll then train in your first unit, followed by 3-4 weeks as a team member in that same unit, solidifying your initial acute care foundation.
- Session 2 (8 Weeks): Expand your horizons with two weeks of training in a new unit, followed by six weeks of team member engagement, broadening your clinical skills.
- Session 3 (8 Weeks): Further diversify your experience with one week of training in another unit, and then deepen your practical application with seven weeks as a team member.
- Session 4 (8 Weeks): Refine your adaptability with a one-shift (12 hours) training in a new unit, and spend the remaining program duration as a contributing team member, showcasing your accumulated expertise.
Program participants also benefit from a balanced schedule, with every other weekend off and half of all nationally recognized holidays free.
Participating Units: Explore Diverse Acute Care Specialties
TGH’s ACRP offers rotations through a comprehensive selection of units, allowing you to explore various acute care specialties:
- Acute Cardiac Care
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiac Medicine
- Complex Medicine
- Medicine
- Neurosciences
- Observation
- Oncology
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Primary Care
- Progressive Burn
- Short Stay
- Surgical Trauma
- Joint Center
- Transplant Units
- Vascular Surgical Acute Care
Take Your Next Step Towards Acute Care Nursing
Ready to take the leap and transition to acute care nursing? Contact Tampa General Hospital to learn more about the Acute Care Rotation Program. Call 1-800-288-5444 or email the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. You can also apply directly through our website: www.tgh.org/careers. Your rewarding acute care nursing career starts here.
