RN 3-12 | 74 Med-Surg | Variable | Full Time
Gainesville, Florida
Posted Sep 4 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions. This role focuses on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong clinical judgment.
RNs actively involve patients and their families in the care process while fostering a supportive, professional environment aligned with organizational values of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities
Assess patient health status, identifying actual and potential health concerns
Develop and implement individualized care plans using evidence-based practices
Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans to optimize outcomes
Engage patients and families as active participants in care planning and delivery
Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality
Delegate and supervise care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)
Promote a positive unit culture and contribute to a collaborative work environment
Uphold standards of patient advocacy, safety, and clinical excellence
Qualifications
Education
Requirements
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required at the time of hire
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
RNs hired without a BSN must obtain a BSN within 3 years of hire
Licensure & Certifications
Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
Professional nursing board certification preferred at hire
Professional nursing board certification - Required within 2 years of hire (or when eligible, if eligibility requires more than 2 years of experience)
Additional Information
This position does not require operating a vehicle for business purposes
Why Join Us
Join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing professional nursing practice. Our environment emphasizes collaboration, trust, and innovation—empowering nurses to practice autonomously while making a meaningful impact
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Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required at the time of hire
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- RNs hired without a BSN must obtain a BSN within 3 years of hire
- Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Professional nursing board certification preferred at hire
- Professional nursing board certification - Required within 2 years of hire (or when eligible, if eligibility requires more than 2 years of experience)
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- Additional Information
- This position does not require operating a vehicle for business purposes
- Why Join Us
- Join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing professional nursing practice. Our environment emphasizes collaboration, trust, and innovation—empowering nurses to practice autonomously while making a meaningful impact
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Place
- City
- Gainesville, Florida
- Median rent
- $1,296/mo
- Local household income
- $46,195/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Gainesville area index 96.7, where 100 is the national average.
Gainesville is a lively north-central Florida college town built around the University of Florida, offering nurses a mix of academic energy, abundant parks, and relatively easy commutes. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby Paynes Prairie Preserve, while a growing healthcare sector anchors steady RN demand in a mid-size city with a youthful, outdoorsy vibe.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
UF Health is an academic medical center system based in Gainesville, FL, affiliated with the University of Florida. The system integrates patient care, research, scientific discovery, and education across the health professions and biomedical sciences. UF Health operates multiple facilities…
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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