Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Step-Down / PCU | Bradenton, FL

Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Step-Down / PCU | Bradenton, FL

Advance your nursing career with a leading trauma and progressive care team in Bradenton, FL. This Trauma Step-Down / PCU RN position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment serving complex patients in a state-recognized trauma center. Whether you're an experienced acute care nurse or transitioning from LTACH, home health, or rehab, this is an ideal opportunity to grow your skills with potential cross-training into ICU care.

Full-Time | Days & Nights, Rotating Weekends Pay Range: $30.76 to $41.50/hr (based on experience) Shift Differentials: $4.75/hr Nights | $3.00/hr Weekends | $2.00/hr National Certification Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (Days) | $15,000 (Nights) Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 with HR approval

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to trauma and step-down patients.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs and adjust as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and document per policy.
• Utilize advanced critical thinking to identify and respond to emergent situations.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, and follow-up care.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and state/federal regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license or multistate compact license.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS AHA or Red Cross) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (acute care preferred; LTACH, home health, or rehab considered).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends.
• Must live within a 30 to 35 mile commuting distance of Bradenton, FL.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within 6 months of hire).
• National certification in critical care or progressive care nursing.
• Previous experience in trauma, PCU, or ICU settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with experience-based progression.
• Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 and relocation assistance up to $5,000.
• Night, weekend, and certification pay differentials.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with generous employer match.
• Paid time off and extended leave benefits.
• Continuing education, tuition assistance, and clinical certification support.
• Wellness, counseling, and family support programs.
• Employee recognition and stock purchase plan.

This role is ideal for compassionate, adaptable RNs eager to work in a high-acuity trauma and step-down setting. Nurses who excel in critical thinking, teamwork, and patient advocacy will find this position both challenging and rewarding. The opportunity to cross-train into ICU makes it an excellent career step for those looking to advance in acute or critical care nursing.