Registered Nurse Medical Surgical (Med-Surg)

Job Description

Job Description

A 238-bed acute care hospital in Panama City is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Medical-Surgical unit. This facility provides a full spectrum of services, including advanced cardiac care, certified women’s services, stroke care certification, orthopedic and robotic surgery programs, and the region’s only Pediatric ER, Level III NICU, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Position Overview

The Med-Surg RN works within a collaborative interdisciplinary care team to provide safe, high-quality care to adult patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. This role requires strong assessment skills, timely clinical decision-making, and the ability to respond effectively to changes in patient condition throughout each shift.

A strong emphasis is placed on patient education, with the RN helping patients and families understand diagnoses, treatments, medications, side effects, and discharge plans in clear, accessible language.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments at admission and throughout each shift
• Identify and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the care team
• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic response and adverse effects
• Carry out provider-ordered treatments, procedures, and monitoring
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses and care plans
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Anticipate patient needs and respond proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Support safe, evidence-based nursing practice standards

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Acute care RN experience required within the last 3–5 years (non–Med-Surg acute care experience accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
• Current Florida RN license or approved multistate RN license required
• Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and assessment skills

Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (rotating weekends)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (rotating weekends)
• Night shift differential: $4/hour
• No weekend differential

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available (case by case)
• Relocation assistance available (case by case)
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative inpatient Med-Surg environment
• Comprehensive hospital benefits package