Registered Nurse ED

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Well-being program

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, FL seeks an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse to deliver urgent, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting. You will assess, prioritize, and treat patients across trauma, cardiac, stroke, pediatric, and medical emergencies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team from arrival to discharge.

The role requires a Florida RN license, ACLS/BLS certifications, and ED experience.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license required prior to hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date.
• Emergency Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rapid emergency care to high-acuity patients in a busy ED.
• Perform thorough assessments and prioritize care to stabilize trauma, cardiac, stroke, pediatric, and medical emergencies.
• Anticipate changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, and support teams for seamless care from arrival to discharge.
• Educate patients and families at discharge to promote recovery and reduce return visits.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

BLS

ED Nursing

Florida RN license

Multi-state license

Team communication

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
Department: Emergency Department
Schedule: Rotating shifts | PRN |

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 97,000+ 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

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 require. 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 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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