Registered Nurse – ICU (Days or Nights) | Fort Walton Beach, FL
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse to join our dynamic critical care team in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The ideal candidate will deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to critically ill patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments. This role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive, collaborative team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment focused on excellence and patient safety.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a patient and family advocate, ensuring privacy, dignity, and understanding throughout the care process
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and medications
- Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate individualized plans of care
- Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
- Adhere to all infection control, safety, and hospital policy standards
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of recent (within last 3 years) acute care experience in ER, ICU, or CVICU
- PCU/IMCU nurses with 2+ years of experience may also be considered
Education: Associate Degree required; BSN preferred
Licensure:
- Active Florida RN license or Compact State RN license (must apply for FL license before start)
- RNs with 3+ years of experience and a Compact License may proceed immediately (must still apply for FL license)
- RNs with less than 3 years of experience must pass the NCLEX in Florida prior to consideration if not already licensed
- Certifications:
- BLS – required
- ACLS – within 6 months of hire
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) – within 90 days of hire
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – within 90 days of hire
- CCRN preferred
Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills, adaptability under pressure, and a passion for providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Position Details:
- Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Shifts Available:
- Days (Rotating Weekends)
- Nights (Rotating Weekends)
- Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Environment: Supportive and team-driven critical care setting dedicated to patient safety and quality outcomes
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $26.40 – $39.60 per hour (based on experience)
- $36.30/hr (approx. 10 years’ experience)
- $39.60/hr (approx. 18+ years’ experience)
- Shift Differentials:
- Nights: +$4.25/hr
- Specialty: +$1.50/hr
- Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (Days) / $15,000 (Nights)
- Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis