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.