Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pulmonary / Medical-Surgical
Location: Gainesville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 7:1
On-Call: None
Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends
Pay Rate: $29.73 – $33.71 – $37.75 – $43.20/hr (Based on Experience)
Shift Differential: Night: +$4.25/hr | Weekend: +$3.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and clinically reliable Pulmonary Registered Nurse to provide care to acutely ill and recovering adult patients in a 45-bed inpatient unit. The RN will perform clinical assessments, manage treatments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities
Collect comprehensive clinical data regarding patients' respiratory and general medical conditions upon admission and throughout each shift.
Analyze assessment findings to identify clinical needs and changes in respiratory or medical status.
Establish expected clinical outcomes and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and advocate for patient safety.
Ensure appropriate utilization of clinical time, medical supplies, and respiratory and bedside equipment.
Educate patients and family members about medications, therapeutic procedures, and post-discharge care plans.
Required Qualifications
Nursing Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
Active Florida RN license or approved Multi-State/Compact RN license. Compact license holders must obtain an active Florida RN license within 60 days of relocation.
Minimum 1 year of RN experience in any clinical setting, including LTAC, Home Health, SNF, or acute care.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before starting or within 30 days of employment.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
Must reside within a commutable distance of less than 60 minutes from Gainesville, FL. Candidates 60 minutes or more away will not be accepted.
Ocala residents are not accepted for commuting candidates; Ocala candidates will only be considered if actively relocating to the Gainesville area.
In-person interview is mandatory before an offer. If an initial virtual interview is conducted, an onsite visit, including shadowing, facility tour, and administration interview, must be completed before an offer.
Must be comfortable working in a 7:1 nurse-to-patient ratio environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Benefits & Total Rewards
Medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, telemedicine, AirMed medical transportation, supplemental health protection, and pet insurance options.
401(k) with 100% employer match on 3%–9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock, FSAs, life and disability coverage, and preferred banking partnerships.
Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid family leave, fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, childcare and eldercare referrals, wellbeing counseling, and Employee Health Assistance Fund eligibility.