Registered Nurse ED

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in Panama City, FL. This role involves delivering rapid emergency care and ensuring the safety of high-acuity patients. You will collaborate with healthcare teams and educate families post-treatment.

Minimum qualifications include RN licensure in Florida and advanced life support certification, ideally with two years of ED experience. This position offers benefits like a 403(b) plan and well-being support.

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency care to high-acuity patients.
• Perform assessments to stabilize patients quickly.
• Anticipate patient condition changes and intervene.
• Coordinate care with physicians and support teams.
• Educate patients and families during discharge.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

BLS Provider

Patient assessment

Trauma care

Collaboration with medical teams

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Florida Board of Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Department: Emergency Department

Schedule: Night shift | PRN | 7pm - 7am

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver confident, rapid emergency care to a high-acuity and high-volume patient population, ensuring safe, compassionate treatment during some of life’s most critical moments.
• Perform thorough assessments and prioritize care quickly to stabilize trauma, cardiac, stroke, pediatric, and medical emergency patients in a dynamic environment.
• Anticipate changes in patient condition and act decisively to initiate timely interventions that improve outcomes and support throughput in a busy ED setting.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, paramedics, specialists, and support teams to ensure seamless coordination from arrival through admission or discharge.
• Educate and support patients and families during discharge to promote recovery, prevent return visits, and reinforce community trust in our Emergency Department.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• 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 required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Minimum 2 years of ED experience.
• PALS and TNCC certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.