Clinical Nurse - General Surgery, 7A1

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the General Surgery 7A1 post-operative unit. The role involves delivering patient-centered nursing care after surgery, planning and documenting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based recovery.

This on-site night shift requires Florida RN licensure and BSN is preferred. Unit focuses on early mobility, wound healing, and infection prevention for adult surgical patients, with a readiness to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to patients.
• Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; communicates goal-directed plan of care.
• Assures patient rights and quality of care in accordance with Tampa General Hospital policies.

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Clinical Nurse - General Surgery, 7A1 - (260003O9)

Description

* THIS IS A POST-OPERATIVE UNIT *

Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.

The 26-bed Emergency General Surgery post-operative unit is a specialized inpatient care area dedicated to the recovery and management of adult surgical patients. Recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the first Emergency General Surgery Verified Program in Florida and 11th in the nation, this unit upholds the highest standards of evidence-based care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

The unit primarily serves patients recovering from emergent surgical procedures including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, bowel resections, and surgeries involving complex wounds. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team of skilled nurses, surgical providers, wound care specialists, and support personnel, the unit is designed to provide comprehensive post-operative care with a strong focus on early mobility, infection prevention, and wound healing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing;
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• BSN preferred.

Primary Location: Tampa

Work Locations: TGH Main Campus, 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Job: Nursing (LPNs, RNs)

Organization: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Night Job

Job Type: On Site

Shift Hours: 7p-7a

Minimum Salary: 33.32

Job Posting: Sep 16, 2026, 8:22:02 PM