Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $33 per hour

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pet insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health savings account

Health Care FSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med Surg unit in Tampa, Florida. The role is based on a 36-hour week with 12-hour night shifts on a private, post-operative unit that specializes in managing adult surgical patients.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and Florida RN licensure are required. Tampa General Hospital is a major, not-for-profit facility with a broad service mix and a focus on evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• Registered Nurse for Med Surg with 36 hours per week and night shift.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to patients under supervision and follows established policies.
• Plans and implements nursing care; documents assessments; communicates goals of care.
• Ensures patient rights and quality standards are followed on the unit.

Skills

RN

Med Surg

Night shift

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Tampa, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

*** THIS IS A POST-OPERATIVE UNIT ***

Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.

The 26-bed Emergency General Surgery post-operative unit is a specialized inpatient care area dedicated to the recovery and management of adult surgical patients. Recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the first Emergency General Surgery Verified Program in Florida and 11th in the nation, this unit upholds the highest standards of evidence-based care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

The unit primarily serves patients recovering from emergent surgical procedures including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, bowel resections, and surgeries involving complex wounds. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team of skilled nurses, surgical providers, wound healing specialist, and support personnel, the unit is designed to provide comprehensive post-operative care with a strong focus on early mobility, infection prevention, and wound healing.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing;
• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #260003UX. Posted job title: Nurse - Med Surg1

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers.

Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as "High Performing," or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs