New Grad Registered Nurse Ortho

Ascension

Panama City, Florida

Posted Nov 3 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Days
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
Department: Ortho Surgical Unit
Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

Assists with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Assists with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor. Implements and monitors patient care plans.

Communicates, monitors and records changes in patient condition as appropriate. Actively engages and participates in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care. Licensure / Certification / Registration Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida.

Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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In Panama City, FL

Panama City, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,327/mo
Household income: $62,265/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Panama City, FL

NeighborhoodsHistoric St. Andrews offers a walkable, bayside fishing-village feel with historic cottages and marina views, while the Cove provides quiet waterfront character close to the city center. Downtown North and Greater Glenwood place residents in immediate proximity to major healthcare services around Bay Medical Center, with ongoing revitalization along 15th Street and MLK Boulevard. Suburban Lynn Haven to the north appeals to those wanting established single-family neighborhoods, whereas SweetBay and Titus Park deliver newer master-planned construction with golf-cart mobility.

Historic St. Andrews offers a walkable, bayside fishing-village feel with historic cottages and marina views, while the Cove provides quiet waterfront character close to the city center. Downtown North and Greater Glenwood place residents in immediate proximity to major healthcare services around Bay Medical Center, with ongoing revitalization along 15th Street and MLK Boulevard.

Suburban Lynn Haven to the north appeals to those wanting established single-family neighborhoods, whereas SweetBay and Titus Park deliver newer master-planned construction with golf-cart mobility.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: whenyouthink.com Source 2: thegeneteamfl.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundIn-town Panama City commutes are generally manageable, with major routes connecting through MLK Boulevard, 15th Street, and U.S. Route 98. Travel between the mainland and Panama City Beach relies heavily on the Hathaway Bridge via U.S. 98 or State Road 79 from the north, which can bottleneck during peak tourist periods. Public transit is operated by the Bayway bus system, connecting Panama City to Lynn Haven, Callaway, Parker, and Panama City Beach, while several central neighborhoods also support street-legal golf cart travel.

In-town Panama City commutes are generally manageable, with major routes connecting through MLK Boulevard, 15th Street, and U.S. Route 98. Travel between the mainland and Panama City Beach relies heavily on the Hathaway Bridge via U.S. 98 or State Road 79 from the north, which can bottleneck during peak tourist periods. Public transit is operated by the Bayway bus system, connecting Panama City to Lynn Haven, Callaway, Parker, and Panama City Beach, while several central neighborhoods also support street-legal golf cart travel.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: whenyouthink.com Source 2: thegeneteamfl.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by St. Andrews Bay and Gulf waterways, offering premier paddleboarding, kayaking, and coastal fishing. Oaks by the Bay Park in St. Andrews features shaded walking paths among centuries-old live oaks and water views, while Lynn Haven offers waterfront amenities at A.L. Kinsaul Park and Leslie Porter Park with its public boat ramp. Just across the bay, St. Andrews State Park spans coastal dunes and Grand Lagoon, serving as the departure hub for boat shuttles out to the undeveloped shores of Shell Island.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by St. Andrews Bay and Gulf waterways, offering premier paddleboarding, kayaking, and coastal fishing. Oaks by the Bay Park in St. Andrews features shaded walking paths among centuries-old live oaks and water views, while Lynn Haven offers waterfront amenities at A.L. Kinsaul Park and Leslie Porter Park with its public boat ramp.

Just across the bay, St. Andrews State Park spans coastal dunes and Grand Lagoon, serving as the departure hub for boat shuttles out to the undeveloped shores of Shell Island.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: whenyouthink.com Source 2: destinationpanamacity.com Source 3: visitpanamacitybeach.com Source 4: fischerhomes.com

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Panama City offers healthcare professionals a relaxed Gulf Coast lifestyle distinct from resort-heavy tourism strips. Rather than contending with daily beach traffic, mainland residents enjoy charming bayfront enclaves like Historic St. Andrews, shaded by centuries-old oaks at Oaks by the Bay Park, alongside quiet neighborhoods in the Cove and suburban Lynn Haven. For hospital commutes, living near Downtown North and Glenwood puts healthcare facilities around Bay Medical Center just minutes away. Shift workers benefit from mainland affordability while keeping 27 miles of sugar-white sands, St. Andrews State Park, and Shell Island within quick reach for weekend downtime. Tradeoffs include seasonal bridge bottlenecks across the Hathaway Bridge on U.S. 98, subtropical summer humidity, and the imperative for hurricane and flood preparedness. For nurses seeking coastal living without beachfront overhead, Panama City provides a functional balance of everyday convenience and waterfront recreation.

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As of 2026-06Source 1: whenyouthink.com Source 2: thegeneteamfl.com Source 3: destinationpanamacity.com Source 4: century21ryan.com

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Panama City, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.