Registered Nurse Medical ICU

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension Vocar

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is seeking an experienced RN for the Medical ICU on a night shift, full-time. You will deliver bedside care, follow established protocols, and document accurately to ensure safety and quality.

As the primary coordinator across medical disciplines, you’ll collaborate with physicians, families, and the health care team to support patient recovery, transitions, and long-term healing at home, while meeting licensure and credential requirements.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Florida prior to hire date or with multi-state license recognition (Compact State) prior to hire date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bedside nursing care in the Medical ICU while aligning with organizational protocols to ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor patient conditions, follow physician orders, and update individual care plans as health statuses evolve.
• Coordinate across medical disciplines to ensure seamless team alignment on patient needs.
• Maintain real-time, accurate documentation and communication of critical condition updates to physicians and team.
• Assess discharge requirements and collaborate with families and care teams to support long-term healing at home.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
• Department: Medical ICU
• Schedule: Night shift l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
• Department: Medical ICU
• Schedule: Night shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver exceptional bedside care by aligning clinical practices with established organizational protocols to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient comfort.
• Drive optimal recovery outcomes by diligently monitoring patient conditions, executing physician orders, and updating individualized care plans as health statuses evolve.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration as the primary coordinator across medical disciplines, ensuring the entire healthcare team remains seamlessly aligned on patient needs.
• Advocate for patient safety through the real-time, accurate documentation and communication of critical condition updates to physicians and team members.
• Facilitate seamless patient transitions by proactively assessing discharge requirements and collaborating with families and healthcare teams to support long-term healing at home.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. 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.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Prior ICU experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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.

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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