HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Hospital in Panama City, FL

Hiring days

From 7 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources

The short version

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, operating 189 hospitals and approximately 2,600 ambulatory sites of care across 19 states and the United Kingdom.

Employer research, Jul 1, 2026

Who it fits

Best fit

ER nurses: 3 of 7 roles

Nursing here

Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital offers a total rewards package including comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, free AirMed medical transportation, dental and vision options, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, and identity protection.

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The hard parts

Management rated lowest sub-score at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed, indicating potential leadership concerns
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Pay and benefits rated 3.4 out of 5, suggesting compensation may be below nurse expectations
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Overall culture rating of 3.4 out of 5 indicates room for improvement in workplace environment
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
As part of a large corporate healthcare system, nurses may experience bureaucratic or impersonal dynamics
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026

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 Panama City, FL

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Skip the beach-resort chaos for historic bayside cottages in St. Andrews or quiet waterfronts in the Cove, minutes from Bay Medical Center. With living costs about 3% below the national average, post-shift downtime means harbor oyster bars, ancient live oaks at Oaks by the Bay Park, and quick boat shuttles to Shell Island.

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Metro price level · Panama City area: 3% below the national average; BEA index 97.3 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,327/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $62,265/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital hire new grads?

3 of 7 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.

Which units are hiring?

ER (3), rehab (2), imaging (1) and L&D (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.