Position: ICU Registered Nurse Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Overview: A highly respected healthcare provider in Fort Walton Beach is seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to join its clinical team. This role calls for a compassionate and dependable nurse who thrives in fast-paced critical care environments and is committed to providing exceptional patient care through frequent assessments and autonomous decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a patient and family advocate, maintaining strict confidentiality
- Educate patients and families on medications and treatment plans
- Deliver focused care with a drive for continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year recent ICU experience within the past 3 years
Current Florida RN license required or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- RN candidates with 3+ years' experience holding a compact license must still apply for Florida licensure
- Candidates with less than 3 years of RN experience must take the NCLEX in Florida and obtain licensure before consideration.
Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of start
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required within 90 days
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 90 days
CCRN certification preferred