From 4 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources
The short version
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a community hospital located in Palatka, Florida, and is part of HCA Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit healthcare systems in the United States.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- ER nurses: 2 of 4 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: all 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
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Benefits
HCA Healthcare provides a benefits package referred to as 'HCA Rewards,' which includes access to a healthy work environment initiative. The hospital offers a student loan repayment opportunity due to its Health Professional Shortage Area designation. Employees have access to electronic paystub systems for tracking wages and PTO.
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The hard parts
Management received the lowest employee sub-rating at 3.0 out of 5 on Indeed
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Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
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Overall satisfaction flagged as an area for improvement in employee reviews
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Culture rating of 3.4 out of 5 suggests room for improvement in workplace environment
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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 Palatka, FL
Palatka sits along the St. Johns River in northeast Florida, offering a small-town pace with easy access to outdoor recreation at Ravine Gardens State Park. It's a quiet, close-knit community where nurses can enjoy a slower lifestyle while staying within driving distance of Gainesville and Jacksonville.
Browse roles in Palatka- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $901/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $32,021/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HCA Florida Putnam Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 4 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 3 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (2), ICU (1) and stepdown (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
Sources
- hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/putnam-hospital
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