PCU & Med Surg Registered Nurse (Acute Care RN) - ORMC

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health's Orlando Regional Medical Center is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a Multisystem Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience and a Florida RN license.

The PCU handles a diverse patient population and works with a high-performing interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, administering meds, monitoring patient status, documenting care, and educating patients and

Qualifications

• RN with at least 1 year of RN experience.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and develops an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to plan and manage the unit/department.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

We are excited to welcome experienced Registered Nurses with at least one year of RN experience to join our high‑performing Multisystem Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Orlando Regional Medical Center, part of Orlando Health’s nationally recognized Level I Trauma program. This is an excellent opportunity to continue growing your clinical skills in a fast‑paced, supportive, and patient‑focused environment.

About The Unit

Our 31‑bed Multisystem PCU cares for a diverse patient population, including cardiac, respiratory, neuro, renal, GI, trauma, and post‑operative patients. Nurses in this unit gain valuable experience managing a wide range of acute conditions while collaborating with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.

In this role, the nurse administers patient care in an inpatient acute‑care setting where patients receive active treatment for injuries, illnesses, medical conditions, or post‑intervention needs. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, contributing to individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, documenting care accurately, and communicating effectively with the care team. Nurses also provide education and support to patients and families while further developing clinical judgment and decision‑making skills.

Candidates must possess a minimum of 1 year of RN experience.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLCmultistate RN license
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.

Experience

1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.

OR

Hospital Care at Home – Two (2) years acute care nursing experience required

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needed and responses.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his or her assigned unit/ department.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supportsthe hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’srequirementsrelative to his or her age specific needs.
• etc