Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry Medical/Surgical
Location: Gainesville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Day: 5:1 (occasionally 6:1) | Night: 6:1
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 skilled Cardiac Telemetry Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive bedside care, cardiac rhythm monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. The RN will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments upon admission and throughout each shift, identifying and escalating changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical status.
Perform clinical procedures, continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, and 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, cardiac care plans, medications, side effects, and post-discharge instructions.
Advocate for patients while following hospital safety standards and clinical protocols.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 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.
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.