Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Observation - Days

BayCare Health System; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Med/Surg Observation Unit at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City.

The RN provides direct patient care in a hospital setting, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures safe, high-quality outcomes for observation patients. This role supports BayCare’s commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 6 months RN acute care experience.
• ADN required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using evidence-based nursing practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and update plans of care.
• Delegate appropriate patient care activities to support staff.
• Identify patient safety risks related to diagnosis, medications, procedures, and age.
• Maintain professional accountability and ongoing development.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Acute care experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

South Florida Baptist Hospital | BayCare Health System

BayCare Health System is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Med/Surg Observation Unit at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City.

Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has served the community with high-quality, compassionate care. This 204-bed, full-service hospital combines advanced acute care services with a warm, patient-centered environment focused on personal attention.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in a hospital setting using the nursing process and established clinical standards. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, delegates appropriate care activities, and ensures safe, high-quality outcomes for observation patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using evidence-based nursing practice
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and update plans of care
• Delegate appropriate patient care activities to support staff
• Identify patient safety risks related to diagnosis, medications, procedures, and age
• Maintain professional accountability and ongoing development

Why BayCare?

BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, with 16 community-based hospitals , outpatient centers, home health services, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 30,000 team members , BayCare is built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match and additional annual contribution
• Annual performance evaluations and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification
• Minimum 6 months RN acute care experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Position Details

• Facility: South Florida Baptist Hospital – Med Surg
• Location: Plant City, FL
• Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
• Shift: Shift 1(Days)
• Hours: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: No
• Remote Work: Never

BayCare Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled.