Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry / Medical-Surgical (Gainesville, FL) - RNCTMS 25-34740

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry / Medical-Surgical

Location: Gainesville, FL

Employment Type: Permanent / Contingent

Shift: Full-time

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (rotating weekends)
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (rotating weekends)

Compensation: $29.73–$43.20 per hour, based on years of experience

• 1 year of experience: $29.73/hr
• 5 years of experience: $33.71/hr
• 10 years of experience: $37.75/hr
• 17 years of experience: $43.20/hr

Differentials

• Weekend Differential: Additional $3.00/hr
• Night Shift Differential: Additional $4.25/hr

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Relocation: Assistance considered on a case-by-case basis

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon admission and during each scheduled shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions.
• Perform nursing procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Accurately and promptly document patient care in medical records.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in case of adverse reactions.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care.
• Explain complex medical terminology to patients and families in an understandable manner.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure positive clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required. Experience in any setting is acceptable, including LTAC and Home Health.
• Active Florida RN license or approved multistate/compact RN license.
• Compact license holders must obtain a Florida RN license within 60 days of relocation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.

Additional Information

• Candidates must live within commuting distance of the facility (less than 60 minutes). 
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 5:1 during the day (occasionally 6:1) and approximately 6:1 at night.
• Unit capacity: 45 beds.
• An in-person interview is mandatory, even if an initial virtual interview is conducted. This may include a shadow experience, a facility tour, and an interview with a member of administration.