RN Observation Unit

Gainesville, FL
Full Time
Entry Level

Earn $30–$43/Hour + $20K Sign-On Bonus | RN Observation/Med-Surg Unit – Days/Nights | Gainesville, FL

  • 📍 Location: Gainesville, FL
  • 🕒 Full-Time | Permanent | Rotating Shifts (Days & Nights)
  • 💰 Pay: $30.69–$43.20/hour (based on experience)
  • 💵 Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
  • 💼 Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

About the Role

Join a premier healthcare provider at a 523-bed, full-service acute care hospital in Gainesville, FL , and make a meaningful impact as an RN in the Observation/Med-Surg Unit . In this role, you’ll provide exceptional care to patients with conditions such as chest pain, managing a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts (days and nights), offering competitive pay, generous bonuses, and relocation assistance.


Key Responsibilities

✔️ Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced Observation/Med-Surg unit.
✔️ Manage a 7:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring timely assessments, treatments, and discharges.
✔️ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless care for patients with conditions like chest pain.
✔️ Adapt quickly to high patient turnover, often discharging and admitting new patients within a single shift.
✔️ Educate patients and families about medications, procedures, and post-discharge care plans.
✔️ Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to regulatory standards.


Qualifications

🔹 Active RN License (Florida license required; compact licensure accepted – must apply for FL license).
🔹 Bachelor’s Degree or RN Diploma Required.
🔹 1+ Year of Recent (Within Last 4 Years) Acute Care RN Experience Required (Observation, Med-Surg, or ER experience preferred).
🔹 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
🔹 Must live within a 60-minute commute of the facility.


Why This Role is Unique

  • Fast-Paced Environment: High patient turnover makes this unit ideal for nurses with Observation or ER experience.
  • Common Patient Types: Primarily chest pain patients, requiring quick decision-making and efficient care delivery.
  • Ideal Candidates: Nurses who thrive in fast-paced settings and are comfortable managing multiple admissions and discharges per shift.

Shift Details & Differentials

🔹 Available Shifts:

  • Days (Rotating Weekends).
  • Nights (Rotating Weekends).

🔹 Shift Differentials:

  • Nights: $4.25/hour.
  • Weekends: $3.00/hour.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

✔️ Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
✔️ Free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
✔️ 401(k) with 100% match on 3%-9% of pay (based on years of service).
✔️ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount on company stock).
✔️ Tuition assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
✔️ Paid Time Off, Family Leave, and Disability Coverage.
✔️ Life, disability, and identity theft protection options.
✔️ Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.


Why Choose Us?

Located in vibrant Gainesville, FL , this position offers access to a thriving community with proximity to top-rated schools, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions. By joining our team, you’ll:

  • Work in a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Blue Distinction Center for Spine and Bariatric Surgery.
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to patient safety and quality care.
  • Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Take the Next Step in Your Career!

🚀 Apply today and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to grow your nursing career in a dynamic and rewarding Observation/Med-Surg setting.


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Join a top hospital in Gainesville, FL! Earn $30–$43/hour + $20K sign-on bonus. Full-time RN Observation/Med-Surg role. FL RN license + 1+ year exp required. Apply now!

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