Registered Nurse – ER / PCU

Panama City Beach, FL

Compensation: $27.72 – $39.60 per hour based on experience
Night Differential: +$4.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Days | $15,000 Nights
Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts | Days or Nights | Rotating Weekends
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation: Available for select candidates

Overview

A regional acute care hospital serving the Panama City Gulf Coast region is expanding its nursing staff across several inpatient and emergency departments.

This opportunity allows Registered Nurses to be considered for multiple units through a single application based on clinical experience, certifications, and shift availability.

Current hiring needs include Emergency Services, Progressive Care, and inpatient Medical-Surgical nursing teams.

Units Currently Hiring

Emergency Room (ER)
44-bed emergency department treating adult and pediatric patients across multiple acuity levels.

Preferred experience:

• Recent ER nursing experience within the past year

• ICU or PCU nurses may be considered

Required certifications during onboarding:

• ACLS

• PALS

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)
Community-based emergency care setting requiring experienced ER nurses.

Preferred experience:

• 3+ years ER RN experience

• Recent emergency department background required

Progressive Care Unit (PCU / IMCU)
Stepdown environment providing cardiac monitoring and advanced medical-surgical care.

Typical ratios:
4:1 target
5:1 maximum

Candidates may include:

• PCU nurses

• ER nurses transitioning to stepdown

• Experienced acute care med-surg nurses

Cardiac Medical-Surgical Unit

Cardiac and vascular patient population with monitored beds.

Typical ratio: 6 patients per nurse

Medical-Surgical Unit

General inpatient floor caring for diverse medical and post-surgical patients.

Typical ratio: 6:1

Responsibilities

Registered Nurses in these roles will:

• Perform patient assessments and monitor clinical changes

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders

• Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams

• Document patient care within the electronic medical record

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans

• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Active Florida RN license or multistate compact license

• Graduate of an accredited ASN, RN Diploma, or BSN program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Recent acute care hospital nursing experience

Additional certifications may be required depending on department.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer participation

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development and certification support

• Employee assistance programs

• Career advancement opportunities within a hospital system