Responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation; directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Posted Sep 28
Shift and hours
Day Shift Registered Nurse - Day Shift - PRN
Unit and setting
inpatient rehabilitation · Rehab patients recovering from various conditions
License
RN license Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in the state where currently practicing.current, unencumbered RN license in the state where currently practicing
Term
Per DiemPRN
Do you qualify?
License
current, unencumbered RN license in the state where currently practicingCurrent, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in the state where currently practicing.
Certification
BLS via AHA or American Red CrossCurrent BLS via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursingGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.
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clinical skills in assessment, medication administration, and patient careStrong clinical skills in assessment, medication administration, and patient care.
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communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
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compassionate and patient-centered approach to careCompassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
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ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
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understanding of rehabilitation principlesUnderstanding of rehabilitation principles and a passion for helping patients regain their independence.
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proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred
Certification
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®)Current Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®) is a plus.
Experience
medical-surgical nursing experience1-2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
conducting comprehensive assessments, administering medications, monitoring vitals, and providing skilled nursing carePatient Care: Conducting comprehensive assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing skilled nursing care based on individualized patient plans.
Day to day
assisting patients with ADLs following rehabilitation protocolsRehabilitation Focus: Assisting patients with regaining functional skills through activities of daily living (ADLs), following established rehabilitation protocols.
Day to day
educating patients and families on rehabilitation and promoting self-careEducation and Support: Educating patients and their families on the rehabilitation process, providing emotional support, and promoting self-care strategies.
Day to day
collaborating with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team membersCollaboration and Communication: Collaborating effectively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care.
Day to day
documenting assessments, progress notes, and medication administrationDocumentation and Reporting: Accurately documenting patient assessments, progress notes, and medication administration.
Day to day
educating families on patient careEducates families on care of patient(s).
Day to day
promoting a healing environment and utilizing resourcesPromotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimal patient outcomes.
Day to day
organizing and prioritizing tasks within specified time constraintsOrganizes and prioritizes tasks and projects; accurately completes job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
Day to day
adhering to ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standardsAdheres to ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Day to day
communicating in English and writing legiblySpeaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
Day to day
maintaining patient confidentialityMaintains confidentiality of patient information.
Day to day
respecting patient rights and promoting customer satisfactionRespects Patient Rights and promote customer satisfaction.
Day to day
working cooperatively with co-workers and hospital employeesWorks cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees.
Day to day
adapting to changes necessitated by guest and staff situationsAdapts to changes necessitated by guest/staff situations.
Day to day
seeking assistance as neededSeeks assistance as needed.
The workplace
Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC
Rehab Center
You walk into an acute inpatient rehab hospital in Sarasota. The people on your assignment are here because they can tolerate three hours of intense therapy in a day — stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputations, orthopedic injuries, multi-trauma.…
Responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation; directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As an RN in our inpatient rehabilitation setting, you will work collaboratively with a team of physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care to patients recovering from various conditions. Your responsibilities will include:
Patient Care: Conducting comprehensive assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing skilled nursing care based on individualized patient plans.
Rehabilitation Focus: Assisting patients with regaining functional skills through activities of daily living (ADLs), following established rehabilitation protocols.
Education and Support: Educating patients and their families on the rehabilitation process, providing emotional support, and promoting self-care strategies.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating effectively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other team members to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care.
Documentation and Reporting: Accurately documenting patient assessments, progress notes, and medication administration.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Licenses or Certifications
Current, unencumbered registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in the state where currently practicing.
Current BLS via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Current ACLS certification via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Current Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN®) is a plus.
Education, Training, and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
1-2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
Strong clinical skills in assessment, medication administration, and patient care.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Understanding of rehabilitation principles and a passion for helping patients regain their independence.
Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards
Educates families on care of patient(s).
Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimal patient outcomes.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects; accurately completes job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
Adheres to ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Respects Patient Rights and promote customer satisfaction.
Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees.
Adapts to changes necessitated by guest/staff situations.
Seeks assistance as needed.
Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Neighborhoods+Nurses and younger professionals most often land in Gulf Gate Estates (Gulfgate), repeatedly named a reasonably priced, best-value pocket a short drive from the urban core, or in Palmer Ranch for more balanced suburban living. Downtown Sarasota offers walkable condos near the bayfront and Main Street but sits in the premium tier alongside St. Armands, Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Bird Key, which locals call the lifestyle first choice and too pricey for many. Lakewood Ranch, the large master-planned community east of I-75, is the family-and-golf default with resort-style amenities and a longer in-town drive. Farther options include Venice, Englewood, Wellen Park, and North Port—more house for the money, with 20–45 minute commutes into Sarasota.
Nurses and younger professionals most often land in Gulf Gate Estates (Gulfgate), repeatedly named a reasonably priced, best-value pocket a short drive from the urban core, or in Palmer Ranch for more balanced suburban living. Downtown Sarasota offers walkable condos near the bayfront and Main Street but sits in the premium tier alongside St. Armands, Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Bird Key, which locals call the lifestyle first choice and too pricey for many.
Lakewood Ranch, the large master-planned community east of I-75, is the family-and-golf default with resort-style amenities and a longer in-town drive. Farther options include Venice, Englewood, Wellen Park, and North Port—more house for the money, with 20–45 minute commutes into Sarasota.
Getting around+Metro commute time is cited at about 20.4 minutes, but winter snowbird season congests arterials and is one of the most-named daily frustrations. I-75 is the real lifestyle split: west-of-interstate living (downtown, coastal mainland, Siesta Key) keeps you closer to the urban core, while Lakewood Ranch and east-county homes trade that for master-planned amenities and more driving. Englewood and Venice are called solid, more affordable bases with a 20–45 minute run into Sarasota. Sources mention public transit among local options, yet day-to-day life is described as car-dependent; Tampa is about 60 miles north. Parking at specific hospitals is not detailed in these sources.
Metro commute time is cited at about 20.4 minutes, but winter snowbird season congests arterials and is one of the most-named daily frustrations. I-75 is the real lifestyle split: west-of-interstate living (downtown, coastal mainland, Siesta Key) keeps you closer to the urban core, while Lakewood Ranch and east-county homes trade that for master-planned amenities and more driving.
Englewood and Venice are called solid, more affordable bases with a 20–45 minute run into Sarasota. Sources mention public transit among local options, yet day-to-day life is described as car-dependent; Tampa is about 60 miles north.
Parking at specific hospitals is not detailed in these sources.
Outdoors+Siesta Key Beach—powdery quartz sand that stays cool even on 95-degree days—is repeatedly ranked among America’s best; Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Venice Beach are the other named shores. Myakka River State Park brings canopy walks and wild Florida; Oscar Scherer State Park sits near Osprey; Sarasota Bayfront Park’s oaks and banyans are a short stroll from downtown; Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key has mangrove tunnels for kayaks. Add dolphin cruises, fishing, The Bay playground, and 50-plus golf courses. Outdoor living is year-round in theory, limited in practice by summer heat, humidity, and storm season.
Siesta Key Beach—powdery quartz sand that stays cool even on 95-degree days—is repeatedly ranked among America’s best; Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Venice Beach are the other named shores. Myakka River State Park brings canopy walks and wild Florida; Oscar Scherer State Park sits near Osprey; Sarasota Bayfront Park’s oaks and banyans are a short stroll from downtown; Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key has mangrove tunnels for kayaks.
Add dolphin cruises, fishing, The Bay playground, and 50-plus golf courses. Outdoor living is year-round in theory, limited in practice by summer heat, humidity, and storm season.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Sarasota
Sarasota sells a rare mix: Siesta Key’s cool quartz sand (TripAdvisor’s #1 U.S. beach), a walkable downtown with Main Street restaurants and the Ringling, and Van Wezel Broadway nights—more cultural coast than sleepy retirement town. Nurses will find healthcare is a pillar industry and Sarasota Memorial nationally ranked. The tradeoff is cost and seasonality. Median homes sat near $590,000 in October 2025 and median rent around $2,030; locals flag homeowners insurance, flood zones, and winter snowbird traffic as the real shocks. Gulf Gate Estates is the named value neighborhood; Palmer Ranch balances suburb and access; Lakewood Ranch is the family master-plan east of I-75; downtown condos walk to the bayfront but price like it; Siesta, Lido, St. Armands, and Bird Key are gorgeous and expensive. Typical drives run about 20 minutes until high season. Summers are hot, humid, and hurricane-conscious; evenings downtown can go quiet earlier than big-city transplants expect. A car is essential. Choose the side of I-75 whose drawbacks—commute, HOA, heat, or price—you can actually live with.
