Registered Nurse ICU Stepdown PRN
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Sanford, Florida
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What the posting states
- Patient load & staffing
- Strong staffing Support when it matters most.
About this role
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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.
- 1+ years of RN experience in an acute care environment preferred
- Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, BSN is preferred
- NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of start
- American Heart Association ACLS Provider issued card required within 6 months of employment start date
- PALS-American Heart Association PALS Provider issued card required within 6 months
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support including 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 HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford, a Level II trauma facility that is the first of its kind in the area and feeds a growing freestanding ER network. Full-time ICU and CVICU night roles have…
What reviewers appreciate
- ICU/CVICU night base pay listed from $33.77/hr (5 yrs) to $49.06/hr (17+ yrs)
- $4.50/hr night and $1.50/hr weekend differentials on ICU/CVICU
- Sign-on posted at $15,000 days / $20,000 nights through end of Q3 (subject to reevaluation)
What reviewers flag
- Glassdoor ~2.6/5 from ~50 ratings with only 27% recommending
- Recent med-surg/trauma RN reported lack of PCT/CNA help and feeling unsupported
- Sign-on window described as through end of Q3 and subject to reevaluation
Living in Sanford, FL
Sanford sits along the St. Johns River and Lake Monroe, offering nurses a slower-paced alternative to nearby Orlando with a revitalized historic downtown. The city blends Old Florida charm with convenient access to the broader Orlando metro's healthcare network.
- Metro price level · Sanford area
- 101.4
- 1% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,609/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
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