Registered Nurse Float Pool Critical Care

HCA Healthcare; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to join its Nursing Float Pool in a high-acuity environment. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure high-quality care and support patient outcomes, while collaborating with a strong team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, and adherence to standards of care. Florida RN license or compact licensure is required; BSN preferred and multiple certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse or compact licensure; active FL RN required within 60 days of hire.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN; BSN preferred.
• Acute care experience 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.
• Strong critical thinking and communication; proficient PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate care for critically ill patients.
• Instruct patients and families on medications and treatment.
• Maintain and review patients' records and test results.
• Administer medications as per physician orders.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Florida RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

CCRN/CEN

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

As a Registered Nurse Float Pool Critical Care, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Nursing Float Pool team. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a high acuity environment. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role:

• You will assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of critically ill patients.
• You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
• You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certifications preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Current NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Current CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) or CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills
• No Travel Required
• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital , our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.

About Our Hospital

• A 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
• A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare , one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations

Our Commitment to Care

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
• Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence-based practice

Our People & Culture

• A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission-driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.