RN – Inpatient Surgical Unit (Med-Surg) - RNISU 25-34743

NavitasPartners • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A hospital in Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join an Inpatient Surgical Unit within a Medical-Surgical department. This role is ideal for nurses who are comfortable in a fast-paced environment and committed to delivering safe, high-quality post-surgical and medical care.

Unit & Work Environment
Inpatient Surgical Unit within a Med-Surg floor
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Up to 7:1
500+ bed, Joint Commission–accredited acute care hospital
Comprehensive surgical, cardiac, stroke, oncology, and neurosciences services

Requirements

• Active Florida RN license or approved multistate compact license
• Compact license holders must obtain Florida license within 60 days of relocation
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience accepted from: Home Health LTAC Skilled Nursing Facility Outpatient Rehab Corrections
• BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider) required prior to start
• NIH Stroke Scale required within 30 days of hire
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care to post-operative and medical-surgical patients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies per provider orders
• Monitor patient progress and promptly report changes in condition
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, medications, and recovery expectations
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Document nursing care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure optimal outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree