Registered Nurse Cardiac Med Surg

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health coverage

401(k)/retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Med Surg unit at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, FL. This full-time night-shift role involves rotating weekends and holidays, delivering comprehensive nursing care, and coordinating care across the healthcare team.

You will monitor patient changes, administer treatments, collaborate with physicians and therapists, and assist with discharge planning to support recovery and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive nursing care on cardiac and medical-surgical units.
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate changes promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers.
• Administer treatments and nursing orders accurately.
• Coordinate discharge planning and education to reduce readmissions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes for timely intervention.
• Collaborate with care team for seamless patient-centered care.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders with safety.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Nursing care plan implementation

Patient monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Department: Cardiovascular Med Surg

Schedule: Night shift | Full-time | Rotating weekends and holidays

Sign-on Bonus: $5000.00

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to cardiac and medical-surgical patients by implementing individualized care plans that support recovery and positive clinical outcomes.


• Monitor, assess, and communicate changes in patient condition to ensure timely interventions and coordinated care across the healthcare team.


• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and support services to provide seamless, patient-centered care throughout the hospitalization.


• Administer treatments and carry out physician and nursing orders accurately while promoting patient safety and clinical excellence.


• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education to support successful transitions of care, improve recovery, and reduce readmissions.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition \"Compact State\" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Recent hospital experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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