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As a RN PCU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.

Posted Sep 21

Unit and setting
Progressive Care Unit · Hospital You will assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of Progressive Care Unit patients.
License
RN license Licensure as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure.Florida RN license or compact license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Florida RN license or compact license Licensure as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. Check your license
License
active FL RN license within 60 days of hire if compact license heldAfter hire · within 60 days of hire If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
Certification
American Heart Association BLS Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
Education
Nursing Diploma or ASN Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
Also asks
critical thinking, service excellence, interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC skills Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

Preferred

Education
BSN
Experience
acute care experience Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesComprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Benefitsfree counseling and referral servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Benefitspaid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Benefits401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Benefitstuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Benefitsfertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
More benefits (26)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Loan assistance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Family leave
  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • vision
  • behavioral health
  • telemedicine services
  • paid family leave
  • long- and short-term disability coverage
  • leaves of absence
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
  • flexible spending accounts
  • tuition assistance
  • student loan assistance
  • certification support
  • dependent scholarships

The role and schedule

Day to day
assess, plan, intervene and evaluate care of PCU patients You will assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of Progressive Care Unit patients.
Day to day
instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Day to day
maintain and review patients' records including posting tests and examination results You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
Day to day
administer medications in accordance with physician orders You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
Details
155-bed hospital Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155 -bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967.

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital logo
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Hospital
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Address
5731 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34233
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
139

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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?
More questions to ask
  • 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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On your path

Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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As a RN PCU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a high acuity environment. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.

What you will do in this role

  • You will assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of Progressive Care Unit patients.
  • You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
  • You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
  • You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Requirements

  • Licensure as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
  • Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
  • Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
  • Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
  • Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

Benefits

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

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155 -bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • 155- bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
  • Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
  • Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience

Recognized for excellence

  • Consistently ranked as an ‘ A’ grade hospital for patient safety
  • Surgical Care Excellence Award- Healthgrades America’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement- Healthgrades
  • American’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery- Healthgrades
  • Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties- Healthgrades

Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day. Apply today and grow your career with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN PCU opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, 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 Sarasota Doctors Hospital · Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% above the US average

Median rent
$1,684/mo
Household income
$72,105/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Sarasota, FL

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