Registered Nurse Surgical Unit

HCA Florida JFK Hospital; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. In your role, you'll be responsible for assessing patients, administering medications, and collaborating with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

To qualify, you must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, hold a current Florida RN license, and possess at least one year of acute care experience. Comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and education support are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current State of Florida Registered RN License or recognized Compact Licensure.
• Minimum of one year acute care Medical/Surgical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and scheduled shifts.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current State of Florida Registered RN License

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Strong staffing support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Florida JFK Hospital, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high‑quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient’s medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current State of Florida Registered RN License, or
• Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification via American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• A minimum of one year acute care Medical/Surgical Hospital RN experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.