Registered Nurse (RN)

Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Lake City, Florida

Posted Aug 30

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseValid RN License in the state of Florida
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $46/hr, across 1,288 postings.

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Facility Name: Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Lake City, Florida
Salary: $34-40 (Based on experience)

Join Our Team at Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation

At Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents while fostering the personal and professional growth of our staff. Become part of a team where excellence and compassion combine to create a thriving, supportive community.

Your Responsibilities

Lead with Excellence : Work alongside the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing to uphold high-quality care.

Daily Oversight : Conduct rounds to ensure nursing protocols and standards are exceeded.

Resident Care : Provide compassionate, person-centered care while addressing concerns efficiently.

Compliance and Surveys : Participate in facility surveys, ensuring all standards are met.

Team Leadership : Mentor and support nursing staff, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Education and Training : Conduct in-service training to ensure staff remains informed on best practices and regulatory updates.

Incident Reporting : Investigate and document any incidents, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution.

Care Planning : Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and review resident care plans.

Emergency Response : Act promptly in emergency situations, providing direction and ensuring resident and staff safety.

Quality Assurance : Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall care experience.

Qualifications

Valid RN License in the state of Florida

Nursing home or long-term care experience preferred.

A commitment to excellence, professionalism, and compassionate care.

Benefits

Competitive Pay : Your commitment deserves rewarding. Generous PTO : Self-care is essential for every caregiver.

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Medical, dental, and exclusive company perks.

Employee Recognition Programs : Celebrate your achievements with us.

Team-Centric Atmosphere : Work collaboratively in a supportive and encouraging environment.

At Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation, we’re more than just a facility – we’re a community. If you’re committed to excellence, professionalism, and compassionate care, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Apply today to be part of a brighter, caring future!

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In Lake City, FL

Lake City, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,040/mo
Household income: $56,472/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lake City, FL

NeighborhoodsProspective residents and healthcare workers often look at Northwest Lake City for quiet residential living with manageable commutes into town. Established suburban and custom-build options include Oak Hill Estates, known for larger lots accommodating setbacks, detached garages, and long-term owner-occupants near US-90 and Marion Avenue. Cypress Lake provides a settled, family-oriented neighborhood of established streets near schools and parks, while Southern Oaks serves as the area's premier gated country club community built around a golf course. Specialized enclaves also include Cannon Creek Airpark, a fly-in residential neighborhood catering to private aviation.

Prospective residents and healthcare workers often look at Northwest Lake City for quiet residential living with manageable commutes into town. Established suburban and custom-build options include Oak Hill Estates, known for larger lots accommodating setbacks, detached garages, and long-term owner-occupants near US-90 and Marion Avenue.

Cypress Lake provides a settled, family-oriented neighborhood of established streets near schools and parks, while Southern Oaks serves as the area's premier gated country club community built around a golf course. Specialized enclaves also include Cannon Creek Airpark, a fly-in residential neighborhood catering to private aviation.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sparksconstruction.com Source 2: neighborhoodscout.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundLake City sits directly at the crossroads of Interstate 75 and US Highway 90 in North Central Florida, creating straightforward regional access. Commuting within the city is brief and generally takes around a quarter of an hour, with local traffic concentrating primarily along the commercial strip of US-90 and Marion Avenue. While local driving moves smoothly, residents frequently travel along I-75 south to Gainesville or east toward Jacksonville for expanded services, specialty retail, and major medical centers.

Lake City sits directly at the crossroads of Interstate 75 and US Highway 90 in North Central Florida, creating straightforward regional access. Commuting within the city is brief and generally takes around a quarter of an hour, with local traffic concentrating primarily along the commercial strip of US-90 and Marion Avenue.

While local driving moves smoothly, residents frequently travel along I-75 south to Gainesville or east toward Jacksonville for expanded services, specialty retail, and major medical centers.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: sparksconstruction.com Source 3: niche.com

OutdoorsKnown as 'Florida's Springlands,' the region is a premier destination for freshwater recreation, paddling, and cave diving. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, located just south in Fort White, offers famous tubing, swimming, and kayak routes along the crystal-clear Ichetucknee River, while nearby Gilchrist Blue Springs and Ginnie Springs provide clear headsprings. Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park attracts international cave divers with roughly 33,000 feet of surveyed underwater passages, and Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park provides miles of hiking, biking, and paddling along the scenic Suwannee River.

Known as 'Florida's Springlands,' the region is a premier destination for freshwater recreation, paddling, and cave diving. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, located just south in Fort White, offers famous tubing, swimming, and kayak routes along the crystal-clear Ichetucknee River, while nearby Gilchrist Blue Springs and Ginnie Springs provide clear headsprings.

Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park attracts international cave divers with roughly 33,000 feet of surveyed underwater passages, and Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park provides miles of hiking, biking, and paddling along the scenic Suwannee River.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: lakecityfl.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Known as 'Florida’s Springlands,' Lake City offers relocating nurses an unhurried, rural-to-suburban lifestyle centered around phenomenal freshwater recreation. Positioned at the intersection of Interstate 75 and US Highway 90, the city provides quick hospital commutes and puts world-class outdoor destinations—including tubing along the Ichetucknee River, cave diving at Wes Skiles Peacock Springs, and paddling the Suwannee River—right in your backyard. Residential life ranges from the peaceful acreage of Oak Hill Estates and family-oriented streets of Cypress Lake to the gated golf fairways of Southern Oaks. Downtown around North Marion Avenue offers local dining spots like The Collective: Food Yard and Garden, alongside weekend motorsports at All-Tech Raceway and heritage events at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. The primary tradeoff is Lake City's limited commercial footprint: major retail hubs, extensive dining variety, and specialized healthcare networks require a 45-minute drive south to Gainesville or east to Jacksonville, making Lake City best suited for nurses seeking quiet living and outdoor adventure over metro amenities.

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As of 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: sparksconstruction.com Source 3: lakecityfl.com Source 4: niche.com

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