Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients
in Polk County and beyond.

Opening in summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a state-of-the-art,
seven-story, multi-specialty hospital – will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering:
• 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds
• 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites
• Dedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut
shortly after the hospital opens
• Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services
• Advanced surgical procedures

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.

Now Hiring Our “Grand Procedural & Surgical Teams”
As we prepare to open Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital, we’re looking for compassionate, skilled nursing team members to help deliver world-class care from day one.

We are hiring the following nursing professionals:
• Experienced RNs
• Surgical Techs
• Invasive Techs/Cath Lab Tech
• Sterile Processing Techs
• Periop Support
• And More! 

All Procedural & Surgical Professionals, regardless of experience or specialty, should apply to this posting. A recruiter will contact you to learn more about your qualifications and areas of interest.
Benefits Beyond the Expected Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Orlando Health team members enjoy:
• Benefits that begin on Day 1
• Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
• Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs
• Back-up childcare and elder care
• Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
• NCLEX reimbursement
• Free NCPDs for RN license
• Free Kaplan review courses
• Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you
• Specialty certifications reimbursement
• And more!

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!