HCA Florida West Hospital
Hospital in Pensacola, FL
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 11 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 18, 2026Sources
The short version
You pull into a Pensacola campus that has been a full-service acute care hospital serving Northwest Florida for more than 40 years — the same place that used to be West Florida Healthcare and now operates as HCA Florida West Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare. Emergency work here is not one doorway.
Employer research, Aug 18, 2026
You would be coming into a full-service Pensacola hospital that has served Northwest Florida for more than 40 years and now operates as part of HCA Healthcare.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 11 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
- Tuition support
Education assistance including tuition, certification support, and dependent scholarships
HCA Florida West Hospital · employer research
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As of 2026- Loan assistance
Education assistance includes student loan support
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As of 2026- Scheduling
ER Float PRN must work at least two shifts per week; CCU and ER float roles are posted as PRN/per diem
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As of 2026- Floating
ER Float PRN must be willing to travel between three freestanding ERs and the Main ER
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As of 2026
Benefits
Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, telemedicine, free AirMed, fertility coverage, PTO, paid family leave, disability, counseling, an employee stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service. Education assistance covers tuition, certifications, dependent scholarships, and student loans. Eligibility may vary by location.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$44.00/hr
RN Emergency Room Float PRN flat rate; at least two shifts/week; must float to 3 freestanding ERs and Main ER
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Registered Nurse, 58 Glassdoor salaries submitted, range $73,000–$91,000/yr
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
Registered Nurse, BSN, 14 Glassdoor salaries submitted, range $76,000–$97,000/yr
As of 2026
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- Benefits
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
As of 2026
- Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offered as part of total rewards
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- ER2 open
- Med surg2 open
- Cath labDays 11 open
- Interventional radiology1 open
- L&D1 open
- PACU1 open
- Pre admission testingDays 11 open
- Psych1 open
- Rehab1 open
Inpatient Rehab
Seeking Rehab RN for adult inpatient rehab in a patient-centered model; 1 year inpatient rehab RN experience, BSN, and CRRN preferred.
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Source location unconfirmedCCU
CCU RN PRN posting lists associate degree and no experience required; ACLS and crisis intervention due in 90 days, BLS in 30 days.
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Source location unconfirmedEmergency Room
ER Float PRN requires two years ER experience, at least two shifts weekly, and travel among the main ER and three freestanding ERs.
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Source location unconfirmed
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- overall rating
- Glassdoor overall score is 2.8 from 112 ratings, indicating generally unfavorable employee sentiment.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- recommend to a friend
- Only about one-third of reviewers would recommend the hospital to a friend.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- CEO approval
- CEO approval on Glassdoor is in the single digits.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
On Glassdoor the hospital sits at 2.8 from 112 ratings, only about a third of reviewers would recommend it to a friend, and CEO approval is in the single digits.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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 Pensacola, FL
Trade clinical burnout for Pensacola’s emerald Gulf waters and sugar-white sand. Recharge on your days off strolling historic Palafox Street or kayaking Gulf Islands National Seashore. With a cost of living about 2% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches further into an easygoing Florida panhandle routine.
Browse roles in Pensacola- Metro price level · Pensacola area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 97.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,322/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $74,212/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 West Hospital hire new grads?
2 of 11 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (2), med surg (2), cath lab (1), interventional radiology (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Florida West Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Florida West Hospital
RN Med Surg Observation
Posted last week
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
RN Psychiatric Health
Posted last week
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Compact license OK
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-HCA-Florida-West-Hospital%E2%80%8B-EI_IE122133.11,37.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Salary/HCA-Florida-West-Hospital%E2%80%8B-Salaries-E122133.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026
- hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/west-hospital
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