RN ED

HCA Florida Northside Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine services

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Department. The RN coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team, following established nursing models to support optimal outcomes.

You will assess pain, document care in the medical record, respond promptly to patient needs, and educate patients and families about conditions, plans, and self-management.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required or in process
• ACLS/BLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale within 30 days
• CPI within 6 months
• PALS within 30 days
• Associate Degree in nursing required
• No travel required
• 1 year nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient pain regularly and promote effective pain management.
• Document care in the patient medical record in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients/families/caregivers about condition, status, treatment plan, medications and follow-up measures.
• Prepare patients and families for self-management and future follow-up.

Skills

RN

1 year experience

Education

Associate Degree

ACLS

BLS

NIH Stroke Scale

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

PALS

RN licensure within 60 days

Job description

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At HCA Florida Northside Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• No Travel Required
• 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Northside Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Florida Northside Hospital

• HCA Florida Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, structural heart and cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine treatment, 24/7 emergency care, and general surgery.
• Recognized by Healthgrades in 2025 as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for the third consecutive year.
• The first recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County.
• Located on Florida's Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg-known as the "Sunshine City"-offers golfing, boating, fishing, beaches, and attractions including The Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Mahaffey Theater, and the Florida Orchestra.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN ED opening.

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.