From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources
The short version
Gulf Coast Treatment Center, located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is an intensive inpatient psychiatric program serving adolescent females ages 12-18 with chronic mental health needs.
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 3 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
Temporary RN positions explicitly state no benefits are provided during temporary status, with an option to transition to permanent employment. The hourly rate of $50 was noted for a temporary RN position, though this does not represent a comprehensive annual salary figure.
The hard parts
Very low employee satisfaction across all measured categories including culture, management, and work-life balance
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Low CEO approval rating at 23%
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Temporary positions offered without benefits, requiring transition to permanent status for full compensation package
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Mandatory night and evening shift coverage with expectation to cover additional shifts for staffing needs
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Skip resort high-rises for a grounded Emerald Coast town. Fort Walton Beach pairs established neighborhoods like Kenwood and Elliott Point with sugar-white dunes on Okaloosa Island across Santa Rosa Sound. With living costs 3% below the national average and top-rated Okaloosa County schools, it gives nurses authentic coastal living—just watch Highway 98 shift-change bottlenecks.
Browse roles in Fort Walton Beach- Metro price level · Fort Walton Beach area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 97.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,307/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $68,538/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Gulf Coast Treatment Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Gulf Coast Treatment Center
- RN
- Night shift
- Local contract
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
- RN
- Night shift
Sources
- gulfcoasttreatment.com
Employer website
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