Registered Nurse Float Pool Med Surg PCU

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support with free counseling

Time away from work: PTO and family/ F

401(k) match

Tuition and education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg/Progressive Care Float Pool. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure high-quality, efficient care across Med/Surg, Telemetry and Progressive Care units.

You will work within a collaborative team focused on excellent patient outcomes and professional nursing advancement. The role emphasizes patient education, careful documentation, and precise medication administration under physician orders.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse and active FL RN license within 90 days of hire.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification required (6‑month grace period from hire).
• Current NIHSS certification required (6‑month grace period from hire).
• CCRN, ONC, PCCN, CMSRN or other advanced medical-surgical certifications.
• Strong critical thinking, service excellence, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions; basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care patients.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Reading comprehension

Verbal instruction following

PC skills

Education

Nursing Diploma or ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

As aRegistered Nurse Float Pool Med Surg, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.You'llhelp 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 Med/Surg/Progressive Care Float Pool. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high-quality, efficient care in our medical-surgical & telemetry/progressive care environments. 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 Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care level 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 a compact license is held, an active FL RN license is required within 90 days of hire.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting is strongly preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required (6-month grace period given from hire date).
• Current NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) required (6 months grace period given from hire date).
• Critical Care Registered Nurse Acute/Adult (CCRN), Certified Orthopedic Nurse (ONC), Progressive Care Nursing Administrator (PCCN), Board Certified Cardiac / Vascular Nurse, Board Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, or Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

Benefits

HCA Florida Largo 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

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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

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond with 455 beds and is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgeries. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

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Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.

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