Full-Time | Permanent - Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) - Palatka, FL


Healthcare - FL - Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, Florida
Locations: Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Palatka
Posted On: December 18, 2025
Last Day to Apply: January 01, 2026
Pay: $29.00 to $43.00 per hour

Job Title: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Palatka, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Available Shifts:

  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Rotating weekends)
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Rotating weekends)

Role Overview: This position is for a Med-Surg RN in a small, acute care hospital environment. You will care for adult patients across a general medical-surgical unit while collaborating closely with physicians and the care team. This is a great opportunity for nurses who value teamwork, learning, and a supportive leadership structure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform patient assessments on admission and throughout each shift
  • Monitor patient conditions and promptly report changes
  • Administer medications and treatments as ordered
  • Document care accurately and in a timely manner
  • Respond to patient needs and provide bedside support
  • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and care plans

Required Qualifications:

  • 1 year of Acute Care RN experience (required)
  • Active Florida RN license or compact multistate license
  • Compact nurses must obtain FL license within 60 days if relocating
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
  • BLS required within 30 days of start

Unit Details:

  • Med-Surg West: 24 beds
  • Med-Surg East: 28 beds
  • Not a trauma facility
  • Leadership values high energy, positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to learn

Interview Process:

  • Initial recruiter screening
  • Interview with nursing leadership and peers
  • Preference for on-site interviews, WebEx available if needed
  • Final decision made by nursing leadership

Compensation:

  • Hourly Range:
    • $29.73/hr – entry-level range
    • $37.75/hr – ~10+ years experience
    • Up to $43.20/hr – 18+ years experience
  • Shift Differentials:
    • Nights: $4.25/hr
    • Weekends: $2.00/hr
  • Sign-On Bonus:
    • $10,000 – Day Shift
    • $15,000 – Night Shift
  • Relocation Assistance: Available case by case

Benefits Highlights:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free telemedicine services
  • 401(k) with 100% match (3%–9%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and certification support
  • Paid time off and paid family leave
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Wellness, counseling, and financial support programs

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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