Registered Nurse Neuro Trauma ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Employer 403(b) retirement plan with 2

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Neuro Trauma ICU in Pensacola, FL. This full-time day shift role focuses on delivering high-quality bedside care, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring safe, efficient patient transitions from ICU to home.

A Florida RN license and BLS are required, with ACLS preferred and prior ICU experience valued. Join a nonprofit health system committed to patient care, professional development, and a supportive work environment where teamwork

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license prior to hire.
• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• Prior ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary bedside nursing care in the Neuro Trauma ICU, aligning practice with organizational protocols to ensure safety, quality and patient comfort.
• Monitor patient conditions, administer physician orders, and update individualized care plans as health status evolves.
• Coordinate care across medical disciplines as the primary point of contact to ensure seamless team alignment on patient needs.
• Document critical updates accurately and communicate with physicians and team members to uphold patient safety.
• Assess discharge requirements and collaborate with families and healthcare teams to support post‑hospital healing at home.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Registered Nurse license (Florida)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

- Location : Pensacola, FL

- Facility : Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

- Department : Neuro Trauma ICU

- Schedule : Day 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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