RN Cardiac Neuro Tele

HiredFirst; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A 27-bed Med-Telemetry unit at a Florida hospital is seeking an RN. You’ll care for neuro and cardiac patients, perform the full nursing process, administer meds, and educate patients to support recovery and prevention. Florida RN licensure and NIHSS coordination are required.

Compassionate care, patient safety, and high-quality outcomes drive daily practice on this acute care unit. BLS/ACLS certification are required with state licensure timelines to follow.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry RN experience required.
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active Florida RN license and/or approved multistate license; compact holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NIHSS Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform full nursing process: observation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by an authorized practitioner.
• Provide health teaching and counseling focused on recovery, wellness, and prevention.
• Prioritize patient safety and satisfaction on a 27-bed Med-Tele unit.

Skills

Med-Surg/Telemetry RN experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Education

Nursing Diploma or ASN

BSN preferred

Active Florida RN license

Multistate RN license (compact)

Job description

A 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center in Sanford, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Neuro Telemetry unit. The hospital is home to the only full-service cardiovascular program in Seminole and West Volusia counties, encompassing open heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic services, alongside orthopedic and spine care, robotic surgery, and acute inpatient medical rehabilitation.

The role.

This position is based on a 27-bed Med-Tele unit caring for neurological and cardiac patients, including post-CABG, MI, and chest pain presentations. The nurse is responsible for the full nursing process — observation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — across this acuity-mixed population. The role includes administering medications and treatments as prescribed by an authorized practitioner, as well as health teaching and counseling directed at recovery, wellness maintenance, and illness prevention. Patient safety and satisfaction are the primary drivers of care delivery on this unit.

What we're looking for.

• Minimum 1 year of recent (within the last 1–2 years) Med-Surg/Telemetry acute care RN experience required
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Active Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required; compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date; required to work under NIHSS-credentialed RN supervision until training certificate is obtained

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