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RN Inpatient Surgical - Days

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Gainesville, Florida

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RNMedical/SurgicalSurgical

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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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 As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes. Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic Medical Surgical RN to join our team. We need a compassionate and reliable RN to provide care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults in our patient centered care model. In this role you will be required to make clinical assessments of situations and manage treatment autonomously. You would be part of a phenomenal team that works hard to support each other while providing excellent care to our patients in a collaborative manner. WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE: Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation Advocate for patients as part of the interdisciplinary team Analyze the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient and the situation Act as an advocate for patient safety. Ensure effective care and use of time, supplies, and equipment. Educate patients regarding their medications, procedure and treatments, providing patients and their families with support throughout their stay.

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

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Community Hospital

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…

523 beds

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
patient-safety focusnew-grad residencylean staffingflexible schedulingDAISY recognitionstroke-center acuity

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.

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96.7
3% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,296/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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