RN - Medical/Surgical - Fort Walton Beach, FL - Direct Hire - KP

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical (Med-Surg)

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Up to 1:6
Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends
Urgent Need: Night Shift
Pay Rate: $27.72 – $36.30 – $39.60/hr (Based on Experience)
Shift Differential: Night: +$4.25/hr | Weekend: None
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) to provide patient-centered care in a 28-bed private-room inpatient unit. The RN will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support safe, effective treatment and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments upon admission and throughout each shift, identifying and escalating changes in clinical status.

• Perform clinical procedures, monitor telemetry and vital signs, and implement provider-ordered interventions.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Administer medications safely, evaluate therapeutic responses, and respond appropriately to adverse reactions.

• Provide proactive bedside care by anticipating patient needs and addressing concerns promptly.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, medications, treatment plans, side effects, and post-discharge instructions.

• Advocate for patients while following clinical protocols, safety standards, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Active Florida RN license or valid Multi-State/Compact RN license.

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.

• Candidates with LTAC or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience are accepted; acute care hospital experience is not mandatory.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on 3%–9% of pay, based on years of service.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and financial wellness resources.

• Tuition and student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and educational partnerships.

• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid family leave, disability coverage, fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, and additional insurance and consumer discount options.