Critical Care Float Nurse – High-Acuity Support

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Nursing Float Pool in a high‑acuity environment. You will deliver expert clinical care, educate patients and families, document test results and ensure accurate medication administration following physician orders.

Must hold Florida RN licensure (compact licensure ok) with BLS. ACLS, PALS and ENPC/NIHSS certifications are preferred and expected within 6 months of hire. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• PALS and/or ENPC certifications preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• NIHSS certification preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• CCRN or CEN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate care for critically ill patients.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and exam results.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Education

Florida RN license

Nursing Diploma or ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Nursing Float Pool in a high‑acuity environment. You will deliver expert clinical care, educate patients and families, document test results and ensure accurate medication administration following physician orders.

Must hold Florida RN licensure (compact licensure ok) with BLS. ACLS, PALS and ENPC/NIHSS certifications are preferred and expected within 6 months of hire. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.