Registered Nurse
Pensacola, Florida
We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse
Posted Aug 22 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Unit and setting
- Rehab
- License
- RN or LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- RN or LPN license
- License
- Active LPN or RN license in good standing in the state of practice Active LPN or RN license in good standing in the state of practice.
Preferred
- Experience
- skilled nursing or long-term care setting Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is preferred but not required-we’ll invest in the right heart and mindset.
- Also asks
- Strong leadership and clinical skills Strong leadership and clinical skills preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Florida PRN rolesFlorida PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $67/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $62/hr, across 270 postings.
Benefits
- Benefits401(k) managed by Merrill Lynch401(k) managed by Merrill Lynch
- BenefitsHealth Insurance with Anthem Blue Cross or CignaHealth Insurance with Anthem Blue Cross or Cigna
- BenefitsDental, Life, Vision, and Disability InsuranceDental, Life, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- BenefitsPaid Time OffPaid Time Off
- BenefitsContinuing Education CreditsContinuing Education Credits
- BenefitsCareer advancement opportunitiesCareer advancement opportunities!
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Supervise and support CNAs under direction of DON Supervise and support Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) under the direction of the Director of Nursing
- Day to day
- Collaborate with IDT to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
- Day to day
- Ensure initial baseline and periodic comprehensive assessments are completed on time Ensure initial baseline and periodic comprehensive assessments are completed on time
- Day to day
- Prepare for and facilitate physician rounds Prepare for and facilitate physician rounds by flagging concerns and preparing documentation for review
- Day to day
- Initiate consultations or referrals based on resident needs Initiate consultations or referrals as appropriate based on resident needs
- Day to day
- Perform administrative tasks including medical documentation, evaluations, and reports Perform administrative tasks including medical documentation, evaluations, and reports
- Day to day
- Deliver nursing care within scope of practice and aligned with facility policy and clinical standards Deliver nursing care within scope of practice and aligned with facility policy and clinical standards
- Day to day
- Monitor residents for changes in condition and notify providers as needed Monitor residents for changes in condition (e.g., confusion, fever, breathing difficulty, pain, appetite changes, mobility loss) and notify providers as needed
- Day to day
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing
The workplace
You would clock in at Pine Forest Rehabilitation in Pensacola, Florida, on a rehabilitation and skilled nursing unit. The building sits under Pinehaven Christian Communities, a Christian parent organization. On a regular day you would share the building with an…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Top Pay and Benefits!
Who we are
As a faith-based organization, our mission is simple but powerful: to care for the caregiver so they can in turn care for our residents.
We offer top pay and benefits in a positive work environment.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse
What You Will Do
Supervise and support Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) under the direction of the Director of Nursing
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
Ensure initial baseline and periodic comprehensive assessments are completed on time
Prepare for and facilitate physician rounds by flagging concerns and preparing documentation for review
Initiate consultations or referrals as appropriate based on resident needs
Perform administrative tasks including medical documentation, evaluations, and reports
Deliver nursing care within scope of practice and aligned with facility policy and clinical standards
Monitor residents for changes in condition (e.g., confusion, fever, breathing difficulty, pain, appetite changes, mobility loss) and notify providers as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing
What You Must Have
Active LPN or RN license in good standing in the state of practice.
Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is preferred but not required—we’ll invest in the right heart and mindset. Strong leadership and clinical skills preferred.
Benefits - Things We Want You to Know
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
401(k) managed by Merrill Lynch
DailyPay
Health Insurance with Anthem Blue Cross or Cigna
Dental, Life, Vision, and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Credits
Career advancement opportunities!
Background Screening Clearinghouse Link
Info.flclearinghouse.com
What's around it?
Pensacola, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,322/mo
- Household income
- $74,212/yr, all local households, not nurse pay