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Registered Nurse - PCU - Days

BayCare

Plant City, Florida

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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

What this might mean for you

BayCare is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days · 12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Every other weekend requirement · No call

About this role

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Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care! Every day, our Registered Nurses deliver a level of excellence and compassionate care to our patients in the PCU. South Florida Baptist Hospital, BayCare’s newest facility completed in 2024, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced medical innovations to deliver exceptional care and an outstanding patient experience. Positions details: Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital – Progressive Care Unit – Plant City, Florida Status: Full Time Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM Every other weekend requirement On Call: No Always in person At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 33,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Benefits and perks for you and your family: 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions Parental Leave covering births and adoptions Paid Time Off Tuition reimbursement Year performance appraisal and team award bonus Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Will and Legal assistance Community discounts and more AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! Requirements: RN (Registered Nurse) License Diploma, Associate’s, Bachelor's or Higher in Nursing Preferred Education: Bachelor's in Nursing 1-year RN experience in the PCU in an Acute Care setting BLS certification with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS certification with the American Heart Association The Registered Nurse – PCU responsibilities and skills: Works in a hospital setting and independently cares for a group of PCU patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in critical care Monitor, record, and update care team on patient vitals and assessments. Identifying sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition Responding to medical emergencies for critical patients Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge High emotional intelligence to create a positive patient care experience that includes simplifying medical terminology and concepts to the patient Professional accountability and development Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Skills for this role

PCUAcute carePatient assessmentVital signs monitoringDelegationDischarge planningMedical terminologyCritical careEmergency responsePatient education

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Every other weekend
  • Nursing
  • Patient progress tracking
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • Nursing Diploma
  • PCU

Benefits

  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Parental leave
  • HJUWZ

About the employer

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BayCare
Hospital

BayCare Health System operates South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, Florida, where it is actively recruiting Registered Nurses for its Med/Surg Cardiac Unit and Med/Surg Observation unit, as well as a Charge Nurse for the Med/Surg Observation unit. The…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration is emphasized as a core part of nursing practice
  • Professional accountability and development are explicitly mentioned as organizational priorities
  • Compassionate, patient-centered care model is central to the nursing role

What reviewers flag

  • Nurses are expected to independently care for a group of patients, indicating significant individual workload responsibility
  • Charge nurse role requires managing both direct patient care and delegation/coordination duties simultaneously
  • Observation unit staffing needs suggest potential turnover or throughput pressures in this area
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Living in Plant City, FL

Plant City, Florida, is a quiet, small-town community located between Tampa and Lakeland, characterized by its agricultural roots and open spaces. Known for its annual strawberry festival, this suburban city offers a relaxed pace of life for nurses seeking a break from dense urban environments while staying close to major metro amenities.

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State price level · Florida
103.4
3% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,409/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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