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Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical Surgical, Full-Time, Days, Heart Hospital, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Health

Jacksonville, Florida

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Posted Aug 26, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 2, 2026

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About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. SIGN ON BONUS$$$ Baptist Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiac Med/Surg (inpatient cardiac telemetry) unit at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (Heart Hospital). This opening is for a full-time dayshift position 0645-1915 (3) shifts a week RNs on this unit typically see a 6:1 ratio and are accountable for providing care to patients, adult and geriatric alike, who require advanced care. Our area’s only freestanding hospital for heart and vascular care, Baptist Heart Hospital is the centerpiece of our top-ranked heart and vascular program, home to more than 500 physicians, nurses and staff – all with specialized training in providing inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic care. As a Registered Nurse on the Cardiac Med/Surg unit, you will be responsible for: Providing for patient needs as recognized through use of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) Organization and supervision of care provided by supportive personnel Coordination of care provided by ancillary services. Including patients and significant others (SO)/families in developing an individualized plan of care. Education of patients/SO/families to their disease process and plan of care. Serves as patient advocate and responsible for providing care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition, including chronic medical and minor injuries or illnesses. This Cardiac Med/Surg RN position will be located at Baptist Jacksonville. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Cheryl. Burritt@bmcjax.com Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building

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Baptist Health
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Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, operating 12 hospitals with over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The system…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • 26 consecutive years on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For
  • Sign-on bonuses up to $25,000 for select nursing roles
  • Large system with 12 hospitals and 200+ outpatient facilities offering diverse career paths

What reviewers flag

  • Pay fairness concerns cited in nurse reviews from a related Baptist Health entity
  • Management rated moderately (3.2/5) in nurse reviews
  • Job security and advancement rated below average (3.3/5) in nurse reviews
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Living in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville blends coastal living with Southern charm, offering miles of Atlantic beaches, a sprawling riverfront downtown, and a relaxed pace that appeals to nurses seeking sunshine and space without big-city intensity.

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Metro price level · Jacksonville area
about the national average
BEA index 99.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,465/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$69,872/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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