HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
Hospital · Panama City, FL
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- open role, live count
- 4.1
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Hospital
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.
The city
Living in Panama City, FL
Panama City sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in the Panhandle, offering nurses a laid-back waterfront lifestyle near white-sand beaches. The city blends small-town familiarity with coastal recreation, making it a solid pick for RNs who want Gulf living without a big-city pace.
Browse roles in Panama City- 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
Who they are
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.
- Hospital · Panama City
More about HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
Located in Panama City, Florida, this hospital is part of the HCA Florida Healthcare division. The facility has recently increased pay rates for RNs and offers sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates, indicating active recruitment efforts. As part of a large corporate healthcare network, nurses at this facility have access to system-wide resources, career mobility, and comprehensive benefits. The organization emphasizes that nurses 'set us apart from any other healthcare provider' and positions nursing as central to its mission of care delivery. Working as a nurse here means being part of a large, structured healthcare organization with established protocols, educational resources, and potential for career advancement across the HCA network.
HCA Healthcare's mission is 'Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.' The organization's values include: recognizing and affirming the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual; treating all with compassion and kindness; trusting colleagues as valuable members of the healthcare team and pledging to treat one another with loyalty, respect, and dignity; and acting with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness in business and life.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reviews from 96 RN reviewers yield an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Detailed sub-ratings: Work-life balance 3.6/5, Pay and benefits 3.4/5, Job security and advancement 3.4/5, Management 3.1/5, and Culture 3.4/5. Nurses reported positive aspects including a feeling of personal appreciation, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things. Management received the lowest sub-rating at 3.1 out of 5.
The good
- Recently increased pay rates for RNs with sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package including free telemedicine and free AirMed medical transportation
- Part of HCA Healthcare network offering career advancement across 189 hospitals nationwide
- Nurses report feeling personal appreciation and a clear sense of purpose
- Opportunities to learn new things as noted in employee reviews
- Free AirMed medical transportation benefit is a notable and uncommon perk
The hard parts
- Management rated lowest sub-score at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed, indicating potential leadership concerns
- Pay and benefits rated 3.4 out of 5, suggesting compensation may be below nurse expectations
- Overall culture rating of 3.4 out of 5 indicates room for improvement in workplace environment
- As part of a large corporate healthcare system, nurses may experience bureaucratic or impersonal dynamics
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jun 19, 2026
- Website
- hcafloridahealthcare.com ↗
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