From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 9, 2026Sources
The short version
Staff describe a fast-paced floor where you learn as you go and think on your feet, with anesthesia on hand when a patient's blood pressure drops.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-01-15Source: indeed.comReviewers point to steady teamwork and a family-like feel among peers on the pain management side.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2019-01-13Source: indeed.comOrientation is described as learning while the cases move, so ask in the interview how your first weeks are structured.
For new gradsSources
As of 2024-01-15Source: indeed.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pacing and Orientation
- The environment is fast-paced where staff learn as they go, requiring quick thinking; anesthesia support is present when patients have blood pressure drops.
Sources
As of 2024-01-15Source: indeed.com- Workload and Breaks
- Staff reported long hours on their feet in a busy setting with uncertainty around receiving lunch breaks.
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As of 2024-06-21Source: indeed.com- Management and Staffing
- A reviewer reported concerns about management, safe staffing levels, and chaotic workflow.
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As of 2023-08-03Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Coworker Camaraderie
- Team members appreciated good teamwork and supportive peer relationships, noting a family-like atmosphere centered on pain management.
Sources
As of 2019-01-13Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews describe long hours on your feet and no guarantee of a lunch break on a busy day.
Sources
As of 2024-06-21Source: indeed.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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Merritt Island, FL
Merritt Island sits along Florida's Space Coast, a barrier island bordered by the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. Home to the Kennedy Space Center, this coastal community blends waterfront living with aerospace history — an appealing spot for nurses who want laid-back beaches and rocket launches in their backyard.
Browse roles in Merritt Island- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
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Current openings at Space Coast Surgery Center
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Space-Coast-Surgery-Center/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-01-15
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