Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Hospital in Bradenton, FL
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
The short version
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) is an acute-care hospital located in the Lakewood Ranch community of Bradenton, Florida. Operating since 2004, the facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and consistently ranks high in quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Endoscopy nurses: 2 of 5 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Bradenton
Nursing here
Benefits
Benefits are administered through Universal Health Services (UHS) and are accessible via the UHS employee benefits portal.
The hard parts
Support from managers identified as an area for improvement by nurses
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Management rating relatively lower at 3.6 out of 5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Job security and advancement rated slightly lower at 3.6 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Call requirements on certain shifts may impact work-life balance
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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 Bradenton, FL
Bradenton pairs Gulf Coast nursing careers with a relaxed coastal rhythm. Decompress along the Manatee Riverwalk, explore the vibrant bungalows of the Village of the Arts, or head to Anna Maria Island’s beaches post-shift. With living costs hovering about 2% above the national average, you'll trade hectic metro pace for authentic Old Florida ease.
Browse roles in Bradenton- Metro price level · Bradenton area
- 2% above the national average
- BEA index 102.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,618/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,822/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hire new grads?
4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 5 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Endoscopy (2), cardiac (1), newborn nursery (1) and OR (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com
Employer website
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, fix a detail, or add a useful photo.
Hiring here? List this unit.
Claim or manage this pageFrom nurses, to nurses
At clinical, ask what you can help with instead of waiting in the hallway. Check with your instructor before trying an unfamiliar skill.
An experienced nurse still has questions. They've just had more practice knowing who to ask.