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HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Registered Nurse ER

Bradenton, Florida

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Posted Aug 21, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 22, 2026

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Level II trauma center

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Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us! Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an ER Registered Nurse for our dynamic Emergency Department. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a fast-paced, 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 manage efficient flow of patients including triage, screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care, and arranging or testing and admissions. • 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. What qualifications you will need: • Must be licensed 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 • American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer. • American Heart Association PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certifications required within 6 months of hire/transfer. • Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required within 6 months of hire/transfer. • Current NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer. • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required. Certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer. • CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) (one year of ER experience) Certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer. • 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 Blake 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. HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation. We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital. 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. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Registered Nurse ER opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 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.

Skills for this role

TriagePatient ScreeningPatient ExaminationGeneral Nursing CarePatient and Family EducationMedication Administration

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSENPCTNCCNIHSS

Requirements

  • RN
  • Compact RN

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for advancement

Living in Bradenton, FL

Bradenton hugs Florida's Gulf Coast along the Manatee River, offering nurses a laid-back waterfront lifestyle with year-round warmth. The downtown Riverwalk and nearby Anna Maria Island beaches make for easy off-shift respites, while the greater Sarasota–Tampa corridor broadens dining, arts, and healthcare opportunities.

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Metro price level · Bradenton area
2% above the national average
BEA index 102.4 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,618/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$60,822/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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