RN Inpatient Surgical - Days
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
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Requirements
- Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
- BLS-AHA Provider issued card required within 30 days of start
- Nursing Diploma or ASN; BSN preferred
- 1 year of RN experience required
- NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off
- Paid family leave
- Long- and short-term disability coverage
- Leaves of absence
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
About the employer
You would be joining a 523-bed full-service hospital on W Newberry Road in Gainesville, a short drive from the University of Florida campus, that has cared for North Central Florida since 1973. Days here run through EPIC, with units that…
What reviewers appreciate
- Year-long new-grad nurse residency with mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with stroke response times nearly half the national average
- Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award five consecutive years
What reviewers flag
- Employees report base pay among the lowest in the area for the workload
- Minimal overtime compensation and little pay bump for certifications or extra responsibilities
- Annual raises described as missing or very small even after excellent reviews
Living in Gainesville, FL
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.
- Metro price level · Gainesville area
- 96.7
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,296/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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