Registered Nurse - PCU Observation at Gulf Coast Medical Center

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: PCU

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:00AM to 7:30PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 / hour

Summary

Join the PCU Observation Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center as a Full-Time Day Shift RN!

This fast-paced short stay unit cares for patients monitored for up to 32 hours, offering a dynamic environment where nurses build strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salarywith a$3 per hour shift differential starting at 3 pm
• Comprehensive and affordable benefits, including family coverage andretirement match.
• Education assistanceand aprofessional career ladderto support your growth.
• Opportunities for advancementwithin a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Be Part of Our Magnet Journey!

Gulf Coast Medical Center is on a journey toward Magnet recognition, an achievement that reflects nursing excellence, strong leadership, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care. Join a team where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and you have the opportunity to contribute to building a culture of excellence.

Generous Hiring Incentives for Qualified Candidates:

We recognize the importance of your decision to join us, which is why we offer:
$7,000 relocation bonus
Housing allowance of $1,800 per month for the first 3 months (for candidates relocating from 50+ miles away)

This is more than a jobits an opportunity to grow your career and make a lasting impact in a hospital where every patient matters.

Take the next step in your career. Join a team thats ready when it matters most.

Responsible for the safe delivery and documentation of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice utilizing critical thinking, management, problem solving and differentiation of urgency in the role of: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership and professional development. Responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nursing Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. The nurse practice is guided by the code of ethics for nurses with interpretative statements.

Requirements

Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements: Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care experience . Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

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