[Full-Time | Permanent] - Registered Nurse – Pulmonary / Medical-Surgical - Gainesville, FL


Healthcare - FL - Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, Florida
Locations: Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando
Posted On: December 18, 2025
Last Day to Apply: January 01, 2026
Pay: $30.00 to $43.00 per hour

🏥 Registered Nurse (RN) – Pulmonary / Medical-Surgical

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Gainesville, FL
Shift: Night Shift Only | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM


⚠️ Important – Please Review Before Applying

  • Candidates must live within a commutable distance

  • Must be comfortable with a 7:1 nurse-to-patient ratio

  • Virtual interviews permitted initially, however an in-person interview is required prior to offer

  • Interview process may include unit shadowing, unit tour, and leadership interview


🩺 Role Overview

This position is on a Pulmonary-focused Medical-Surgical unit providing care to adult patients with respiratory illnesses and complex medical conditions. The RN will deliver direct bedside care in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team.


🔑 Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments each shift

  • Monitor patient status and promptly report changes in condition

  • Administer medications and prescribed treatments

  • Accurately document patient care and outcomes

  • Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and procedures

  • Advocate for patient safety and high-quality outcomes

  • Effectively manage time, resources, and care in a high nurse-to-patient ratio environment


✅ Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required

  • Experience accepted from the following settings:

    • Home Health

    • LTAC

    • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

    • Outpatient Rehabilitation

    • Corrections

  • Acute care experience not required

  • Active Florida RN license or Compact Multistate RN license

    • Compact RNs must obtain FL license within 60 days if relocating

  • Nursing Diploma or ASN required (BSN preferred)

  • BLS (AHA) required prior to start

  • NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of hire


🏨 Unit Details

  • Unit Size: 45 beds

  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 7:1

  • On-Call: None


💰 Compensation & Incentives

Hourly Pay Range (Based on Experience):

  • 2 years: $30.69/hr

  • 5 years: $33.71/hr

  • Up to $43.20/hr (17+ years)

Shift Differentials:

  • Nights: $4.25/hr

  • Weekends: $3.00/hr

Sign-On Bonus:

  • $20,000 for Night Shift RNs

Relocation Assistance:

  • Available on a case-by-case basis

  • Typically $2,500 – $5,000

  • Must reside 100+ miles away


🎁 Benefits Snapshot

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free telemedicine and medical transportation

  • 401(k) with 100% employer match (3%–9%)

  • Tuition assistance and student loan support

  • Paid time off and paid family leave

  • Employee stock purchase program

  • Wellness, counseling, and financial support resources

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169..

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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