Ascension·Pensacola, Florida
Implement and monitor patient care plans while coordinating with various disciplines to ensure well-coordinated care. Responsibilities include executing physician orders and managing patient discharge planning needs.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. What additional requirements you'll need At least a year of acute care bedside experience
PCU experience
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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Requires a valid Florida Registered Nurse license and BLS certification. A diploma from an accredited nursing school is required, with a preference for candidates having acute care or PCU experience.
Market context
Florida hospitals commonly need registered nurses for cardiac stepdown units, especially candidates who can manage telemetry, post-procedure recovery, and changing patient acuity. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer acute care or PCU experience alongside a Florida RN license and BLS, while benefits such as health insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and short-term disability can help distinguish offers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any cardiac or stepdown experience in your application.