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RN Emergency Svcs

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Posted Sep 30

Unit and setting
ER · Hospital
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment startAfter hire · within 30 days of employment Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment startAfter hire · within 30 days of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Certification
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 30 days of employment startAfter hire · within 30 days of employment PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Education
Associate Degree

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copayComprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
  • BenefitsPrescription drug coveragePlans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • BenefitsBehavioral health coverage
  • BenefitsFree telemedicine services
  • BenefitsFree AirMed medical transportation
  • BenefitsDental benefits
More benefits (21)
  • BenefitsVision benefits
  • BenefitsLife and disability coverage
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accounts
  • BenefitsSupplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
  • BenefitsAuto and home insurance
  • BenefitsIdentity theft protection
  • BenefitsLegal counseling
  • BenefitsLong-term care coverage
  • BenefitsMoving assistance
  • BenefitsPet insurance
  • BenefitsFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeingFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • Benefits401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • BenefitsFertility and family building benefits with ProgynyFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • Education assistance
  • Paid time off and paid family leave
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund

The role and schedule

Care model
Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage model using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
Day to day
Assess pain regularly and reassess after intervention Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
Day to day
Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
Day to day
Document care in the medical record timely and thoroughly Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
Day to day
Respond promptly to patient requests Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests.
Day to day
Anticipate and proactively resolve patient needs Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
Day to day
Teach patients and families about condition, treatment, medications and side effects Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Day to day
Translate complex medical terminology for understanding Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
Day to day
Teach non-medicinal follow-up measures and lifestyle changes Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes.
Day to day
Prepare patients and families for future self-management Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
Details
99-bed acute care facility HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a 99-bed acute care facility serving North Central Florida.

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital logo
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
Hospital
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
Address
611 ZEAGLER DR, PALATKA, FL, 32177
CMS rating
2 of 5 stars
Beds
82

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.

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Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At HCA Florida Putnam Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) RN Emergency Svcs and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our RN Emergency Svcs opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

  • Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
  • Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
  • Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
  • Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

What qualifications you will need

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Registered Nurse
  • Associate Degree

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a 99-bed acute care facility serving North Central Florida. Our hospital is located in Palatka, Florida. We serve the residents of Putnam County and surrounding areas. We provide the latest technology with the assurance of highly trained and empathetic professionals. We have a 10-bed intensive care unit and a 24-hour emergency department. We have a cardiac catheterization laboratory and offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital offers a full complement of quality healthcare services while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN Emergency Svcs opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What's around it?

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital · Palatka, FL

Palatka, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$901/mo
Household income
$32,021/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Palatka, FL

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