RN, Registered Nurse - ICU (Night Shift) - Relocation Required

Job Description
Job Description Registered Nurse – ICU Stepdown (Days or Nights) | Sanford, FL

Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)to join our dedicated team in Sanford, Florida . This role is ideal for a dependable nurse who excels in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to those requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and supportive team committed to excellence, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:
Collect comprehensive data and perform thorough patient assessments
Advocate for patients as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Use sound clinical judgment to manage and prioritize patient care safely and effectively
Monitor critical vital signs and initiate prompt intervention in life-threatening situations
Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, and care plans
Support patients and their families throughout hospitalization, fostering trust and understanding

Experience:
Minimum 1 year of recent acute care ICU Stepdown experience required
Will also consider candidates with 3+ years of Cardiac PCU or Multisystem PCU experience

Education:
~ Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree required; BSN preferred

Licensure:
Active Florida RN license or Compact State RN license (must obtain FL license within 60 days of relocation)
Certifications:
NIH Stroke Scale – within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS)– within 30 days of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)– within 6 months of hire
Ideal candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for delivering exceptional care to complex patients.

Position Details:
Location: Sanford, FL
Shifts Available:
Days (Rotating Weekends)
Nights (Rotating Weekends)
Unit Details:
Beds: 15
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 3:1 (may occasionally flex to 4:1)
Unit Type: True stepdown unit — manages drips and long-term ventilator patients

Compensation & Benefits:
~ Salary Range:

• $31.86 – $36.12/hr (5 years’ experience)
• $40.44/hr (10 years’ experience)
• $46.28/hr (17+ years’ experience)

• Nights: +$4.50/hr
• Weekends: +$1.50/hr

• Days: $15,000
• Nights: $20,000
• (Sign-on bonuses available through end of Q3; subject to reevaluation thereafter)
• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis