Registered Nurse - Full-time, Neuro/Cardiac Progressive

Department

Nursing Staffing Services

Job Summary

Registered Nurse - Full-time, Neurology - Day/Night Shifts

5ET-Cardiac Neuro Med-Surg Unit

46 Beds | 10 Private 36 Semi-Private
Full-Time | Day & Night Shifts Available

Join Our Neuro Progressive Care Unit (Neuro PCU)

Looking for a nursing role where every shift brings an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference?

Join our Neuro Progressive Care Unit (Neuro PCU) and care for complex neurological and cardiac patients in a fast-paced, specialized environment.

Whether you're a new graduate building your foundation or an experienced RN ready to expand your clinical expertise , our team provides the support, resources, and opportunities to help you grow.

A Specialized Environment

Our unit provides care within two nationally recognized areas of specialty:

Level 3 NAEC Epilepsy Center

Advanced epilepsy monitoring, evaluation, and specialized neurological care.

DNV-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center

Providing advanced stroke care with a high volume of regional interventions.

What You'll Care For

Our nurses care for patients with complex neurological and cardiac conditions, including:

• Stroke & post-craniectomy patients
• Spinal surgeries & lumbar drains
• Cardiac monitoring & interventions
• Cardiac drips
• Stress tests & cardiac catheterizations
• Cardioversions & ablations
• Pacemakers
• Carotid stenting

You’ll play an important role in coordinating neurological and cardiac care , including ensuring the cardiac needs of stroke patients are appropriately monitored and managed.

Why Join Us?

For New Graduate RNs

Build confidence and develop your clinical skills through strong orientation, hands‑on learning, and mentorship .

For Experienced RNs

Expand your expertise through exposure to high-acuity, specialized cases , while developing advanced clinical and leadership skills.

For Every RN

• • Supportive team environment
  • Specialized patient population
  • Diverse clinical experiences
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Exposure to complex, high-volume cases

Salary Details:

Hourly Rate: $33.50 - $52.00

Your individual rate is determined based on:

• RN work experience
• Education level
• Internal equity

Certification Pay:

An additional $1.50/hour is available for an approved qualifying certification.

Required Qualifications

• Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
• Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Required License and Certs

• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
• FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Compensation & Benefits:

• Weekend & night shift differentials
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Start earning on Day 1
• Self-Scheduling for flexibility
• Tuition reimbursement & certification incentives
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short & Long Term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Pre-tax dollars)
• Discounted child care & before/after-school programs (Sarasota Campus)
• On-campus perks - Free parking, discounted dining, wellness screenings & programs
• Referral & advancement opportunities

Join a team that values flexibility, career growth, and high-quality patient care.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.