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How much do nursing intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for nursing intern in Boca Raton, FL is $16.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a nursing intern do?

A Nursing Intern is a student or recent graduate who works in a healthcare setting to gain practical, hands-on experience under the supervision of licensed nurses and other healthcare professionals. They assist with patient care, perform basic clinical tasks, observe medical procedures, and help with administrative duties. The goal is to apply classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios, develop essential nursing skills, and prepare for a future career as a registered nurse.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing intern?

To thrive as a Nursing Intern, you need foundational knowledge in nursing principles, basic patient care skills, and enrollment in or completion of an accredited nursing program. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and standard medical equipment is often required, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is typically expected. Strong communication, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team make candidates stand out. These skills are crucial for providing safe, effective patient care and for building the experience and confidence needed for future nursing roles.

How do nursing interns typically collaborate with registered nurses and other healthcare team members during their internship?

Nursing Interns work closely under the supervision of registered nurses and often interact with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, therapists, and support staff. They assist with patient care tasks, observe procedures, and participate in team meetings or shift handovers. This collaborative environment helps interns develop communication and teamwork skills, receive real-time feedback, and gain a better understanding of the workflow in a clinical setting. Building strong professional relationships during the internship can also lead to mentorship opportunities and potential job offers upon program completion.

What is the difference between Nursing Intern vs Nursing Assistant?

AspectNursing InternNursing Assistant
CredentialsTypically enrolled in nursing programs, may have completed courseworkUsually requires certification or training, but less formal education
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, supervised clinical settingsHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Job RoleAssists with patient care under supervision, observes clinical proceduresProvides basic patient care, assists with daily activities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, nursing schoolsHealthcare facilities, long-term care

While both roles involve patient care, Nursing Interns are typically nursing students gaining clinical experience, whereas Nursing Assistants provide direct patient care with more hands-on responsibilities. The roles often overlap in healthcare settings, but their training and scope differ.

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Infographic showing various Nursing Intern job openings in Boca Raton, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,627 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Assessment Specialist Licensed Professional

HCA Healthcare

Tamarac, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


HCA Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,291 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

604th of 888 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Assessment Specialist? At HCA, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Virtual Patient Logistics Center (VPLC) Assessment Specialist (AS) supports hospital functions within the emergency department and inpatient medical units. Per Physician or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant order, Assessment Specialists provide level of care assessments and recommendations (LOC) for patients presenting in acute mental health crisis and with other behavioral/mental health concerns. The Assessment Specialist will confer with the ordering physician, clinical hospital staff, and patient collaterals for the purpose of appropriate evaluation of risk and safety planning recommendations. This position functions within a remote centralized team model and will offer support to all in-scope division partners across the HCA enterprise.

What you will do in this role:

  • Respond to requests for assessment in facilities and locations serviced by an in-scope Patient Logistics Center (PLC).
  • In partnership with the Patient Logistics Specialists (PLS), new requests for level of care assessments will be passed to the VPLC AS via the case queue.
  • Adhere to confidentiality guidelines appropriately and ensure EMTALA and HIPPA compliance at all times; compliance concerns will be reported to leadership immediately.
  • Coordinate communication necessary for a thorough assessment, including but not limited to collateral and key stakeholders responsible for the patient/knowledgeable of the sequences leading to the assessment, hospital staff and leadership, and local PLC staff.
  • Respond to assessment as soon as possible and no later than 60 minutes from the initial request.
  • Confer with ordering physician regarding the appropriateness of a patient’s legal status based on patient’s presentation and engagement during assessments.
  • Must be knowledgeable of all state mental health/civil commitment laws for each state supported by VPLC.
  • Detailed Risk Assessment will be completed within the 1 of 3 EHRs utilized by the facilities.
  • Safety Plan recommendations are likewise documented in the patient’s EHR chart for the use of the ordering physician, if they so choose, upon patient disposition.

EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

  • Complete assessments in a timely manner and provide high quality clinical care:
  • Initial Assessments – 90 minutes or less on average
  • Chart review 30 minutes or less on average
  • Clinical interview 30 minutes or less on average
  • Documentation 30 minutes or less on average
  • Ability to engage with patients remotely via tele-video platform and implement skills necessary for proper clinical evaluation of patient
  • Works collaboratively with hospital departments to assist managing behavioral health assessment needs.
  • Coordinates and participates with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient admission, treatment and discharge process in the acute hospital setting.
  • Tracks monthly individual performance via key performance indicators and quality metrics shared by leadership
  • Engages in clinical learning opportunities offered internally as well as meets the required continued education expectations of particular licensing board

What qualifications you will need:

  • Possess a thorough knowledge of current behavioral health concepts, principles and methods of treatment.
  • Able to navigate technology solutions with minimal guidance/support
  • Comfortable with Telehealth solutions and providing care through virtual platform
  • Possesses good multitasking skills to navigate 5+ systems during a given shift to ensure quality care is provided to patients

Education and License Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in the field of Mental Healthcare
  • Prefer 2 years’ experience in a behavioral/mental healthcare setting performing clinical duties, including assessment
  • Prior management/supervisory experience in a healthcare related field preferred
  • Must hold and maintain licensure as a mental health professional (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LP, etc) within state of residence
  • (LCSW) Clinical Social Worker, or (LPC/LMHC) Licensed Professional/Mental Health Counselor, or (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or (LMSW/RCSW-I) Lic Master Social Worker/Reg Clin SW-Intern, or Masters Degree must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll, and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers, and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Assessment Specialist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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