Nurse RN | Observation Unit | PT Days

UF Health

Saint Augustine, Florida

Posted Jul 23 · New grads welcomed · reported

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Observation Unit · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
Education: Associates degree in nursing

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Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients health through the nursing process. The RN provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, evaluation, and patient health education within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

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Associates degree in nursing

What's around it?

In Saint Augustine, FL

Saint Augustine, FL

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Life in Saint Augustine, FL

NeighborhoodsNurses moving to St. Augustine choose between historic mainland enclaves, coastal barrier islands, and suburban master-planned developments. Walkable historic neighborhoods like Lincolnville, Uptown, Fullerwood Park, and Davis Shores offer proximity to the city core and bayfront. Coastal living is centered on Anastasia Island, St. Augustine Beach, and Vilano Beach, where beach cottages and condos predominate. Further inland and along Interstate 95, master-planned communities like Palencia and World Golf Village provide newer construction and suburban amenities, while St. Augustine South offers established neighborhoods without steep homeowners association mandates.

Nurses moving to St. Augustine choose between historic mainland enclaves, coastal barrier islands, and suburban master-planned developments. Walkable historic neighborhoods like Lincolnville, Uptown, Fullerwood Park, and Davis Shores offer proximity to the city core and bayfront.

Coastal living is centered on Anastasia Island, St. Augustine Beach, and Vilano Beach, where beach cottages and condos predominate. Further inland and along Interstate 95, master-planned communities like Palencia and World Golf Village provide newer construction and suburban amenities, while St. Augustine South offers established neighborhoods without steep homeowners association mandates.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: yourkeytostaugustine.com Source 2: djandlindsey.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in St. Augustine is heavily auto-dependent and influenced by waterways and tourism bottlenecks. Commuters traveling between Anastasia Island and mainland healthcare facilities must cross the Matanzas River via the Bridge of Lions or State Road 312, both of which experience seasonal tourist congestion. Key mainland thoroughfares include US Highway 1 and Interstate 95, the latter serving as the primary corridor for staff commuting north toward northern St. Johns County or Jacksonville medical facilities. Outside of commercial tour trolleys in the historic core, public transit is sparse, making a dependable car essential for shift workers.

Daily travel in St. Augustine is heavily auto-dependent and influenced by waterways and tourism bottlenecks. Commuters traveling between Anastasia Island and mainland healthcare facilities must cross the Matanzas River via the Bridge of Lions or State Road 312, both of which experience seasonal tourist congestion.

Key mainland thoroughfares include US Highway 1 and Interstate 95, the latter serving as the primary corridor for staff commuting north toward northern St. Johns County or Jacksonville medical facilities. Outside of commercial tour trolleys in the historic core, public transit is sparse, making a dependable car essential for shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: staugustineexplored.com Source 2: djandlindsey.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around roughly forty miles of Atlantic coastline, including St. Augustine Beach, Butler Beach, and the Vilano Beach fishing pier. Boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding are popular on Matanzas Bay and the Matanzas River, where residents gather for waterfront recreation. The sprawling grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos and seaside park spaces offer walking trails and waterside breezes that remain active year-round.

Outdoor life revolves around roughly forty miles of Atlantic coastline, including St. Augustine Beach, Butler Beach, and the Vilano Beach fishing pier. Boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding are popular on Matanzas Bay and the Matanzas River, where residents gather for waterfront recreation.

The sprawling grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos and seaside park spaces offer walking trails and waterside breezes that remain active year-round.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: sabhonline.com Source 3: thelocalpalate.com Source 4: staugustineexplored.com

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Living in Saint Augustine

Founded in 1565, St. Augustine pairs deep historic character with vibrant coastal living on Florida's First Coast. Relocating nurses find an attractive blend of coastal recreation and small-town charm, with living options ranging from historic wood-frame homes in Lincolnville and coastal cottages on Anastasia Island to modern master-planned communities like Palencia and World Golf Village. Off-shift hours are easily filled exploring the ramparts of Castillo de San Marcos, fishing off the Vilano Beach pier, enjoying datil-spiced seafood at the Columbia Restaurant, or sipping craft drinks at the Ice Plant. St. Johns County also offers top-rated public schools and high safety marks, making it ideal for raising a family. Commuting relies heavily on US Highway 1 and Interstate 95, with causeways like the Bridge of Lions prone to peak-season tourist bottlenecks. Prospective residents must also prepare for intense summer humidity, Atlantic hurricane season, and coastal flood insurance demands, balanced by crisp winter days and mild spring weather.

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As of 2026-04Source 1: thelocalpalate.com Source 2: yourkeytostaugustine.com Source 3: staugustineexplored.com Source 4: djandlindsey.com Source 5: youtube.com

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