The Registered Nurse provides complex assessment and high-intensity interventions for patients in the ICU while utilizing state-of-the-art technology. They are responsible for developing individualized care plans, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and acting as a patient advocate.
Title: Registered Nurse - Intensivve Care Unit Situated in the heart of St. Cloud, Florida, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is an 92-bed acute-care community hospital offering comprehensive emergency, inpatient and outpatient care. Specialties include cardiology, critical care, infectious disease, orthopedics, radiology and surgical services. The ER features a designated geriatric section for specialized emergency care, and the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation. The campus also is home to Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center. Orlando Health St. Cloud has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the healthcare industry on a national level, receiving Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL All Inclusive Benefits - that start day one! Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees (ask the recruiter for more info about our benefits!) Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2025. Employee-centric Orlando Health St. Cloud has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the healthcare industry on a national level, receiving Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award 5 years in a row! About the ICU at St.
Cloud
Hospital:
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ICU: New Era of Patient Care Begins as Orlando Health St. Cloud Unveils 20,000-Square-Foot Expansion With New ICU and Cardiac Care Services 10 bed Multisystem ICU in New Tower; this expansion will increase our capacity to provide critical care services, allowing us to accommodate more patients in need of intensive medical attention. Additionally, the new ICU will feature state-of-the-art technology and enhanced facilities designed to improve patient outcomes and support our dedicated healthcare professionals
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.
Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.
Identifies and prioritizes information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.
Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
Observes, monitors, and assesses patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and calls Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available.
Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
Functions as a patient and family advocate.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit/ department.
Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
Serves as a role model for staff and supports the hospital and nursing department’s goals and strategies.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
Coordinates the care and delegates as appropriate to other team members on a defined group of patients.
Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards.
This includes but is not limited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Qualifications
Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department Licensure/Certification Maintains current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. Experience 1+ year of RN experience Must have at least 6 months of ICU experience
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and hold a current Florida or NLC registered nurse license. The role requires at least one year of RN experience, including a minimum of six months in an ICU setting, along with BLS certification.
professional certificate
Documentation
Delegation
Precepting
Clinical judgment
Evidence-based practice
Medication administration
Patient advocacy
Patient assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Ventilator management
Emergency measures
Critical care nursing
Cardiac monitoring
Charge nurse duties
Advanced life support
Benefits
Holidays
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Pto
Student loan repayment
Pet insurance
Fertility benefits
Paid paternity leave
Retirement savings
Free college education programs
Back up elder and childcare
Posting details
Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
St. Cloud, Florida
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Closes
Jul 27, 2027
Application
Employer website
Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills.
Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care.
Practices effective problem identification and resolution.
Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concerns to other health care team members.
Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and patients’ rights.
Collaborates with the education department and nursing leadership team to effectively transition and support new team members and/or students.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures Other Related Functions The professional nurse contributes to the knowledge and skills of others, and the continuous improvement of the quality of health care practice and organizational outcomes Participates and may lead unit level and/or organizational level committees of nursing practice and performance improvement.
Participates in department and organizational peer review, mentoring, and coaching regarding professional practice or role performance.
Practices efficient use of supplies and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, and/or nursing committee meetings.
Partners with the nursing leadership team to identify professional development needs.
Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Market context
Florida nursing roles remain in steady demand
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
