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Registered Nurse RN NICU

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

Brandon, Florida

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RNNICUCritical & Intensive CareNeonatology

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

What this might mean for you

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required

About this role

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As a Registered Nurse RN NICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. We are seeking a NICU Registered Nurse for our Neonatal ICU. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a high acuity environment.

Skills for this role

neonatal critical carepatient assessmentcare planningmedication administrationpatient and family educationmedical records managementcritical thinkinginterpersonal communicationPC skills

Certifications

BLSNRP

Requirements

  • Florida RN license or appropriate compact licensure
  • Active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire if compact license held
  • 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 required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 30 days 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

  • Comprehensive benefits for 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 and leaves of absence
  • 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
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan assistance

About the employer

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HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Community Hospital

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, operating 189 hospitals and approximately 2,600 ambulatory sites of care across 19 states and the United Kingdom. The Brandon, Florida…

3.9 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Clear sense of purpose noted by employees in reviews
  • Opportunities to learn new things and develop clinical competencies
  • Part of HCA Healthcare's large network with extensive resources and career mobility across 189 hospitals

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest sub-category at 3.0/5 on Indeed, indicating concerns about leadership support
  • Employees cite fair pay as an area for improvement
  • Trust in colleagues flagged as a concern in employee feedback
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Living in Brandon, FL

Brandon offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle just east of Tampa, making it popular with healthcare professionals who want a quieter base near major hospital systems. The area balances residential neighborhoods with everyday shopping and dining, all within a short commute of downtown Tampa and the Gulf beaches.

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State price level · Florida
103.4
3% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,784/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

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ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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