Registered Nurse Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)

A hospital in Panama City is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Freestanding Emergency Department. This facility is recognized for its advanced specialty services, including the region's only Pediatric ER, Level III NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation, and Advanced Primary Stroke Care certification.

Position Overview

The FSED RN provides comprehensive emergency nursing care using the full nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently within scope, and consistent collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and high-quality emergency care delivery, while also supporting staff development and adherence to unit-specific competencies within the freestanding emergency setting.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver direct emergency nursing care using the full nursing process
Perform rapid assessment and ongoing monitoring of patients in a high-acuity setting
Exercise independent clinical judgment appropriate to experience and scope of practice
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
Integrate current research and best practices into clinical decision-making
Educate patients and families regarding conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions
Report significant medical errors, safety concerns, or unexpected outcomes per protocol
Participate in peer support and contribute to team development and competency maintenance
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of recent acute care Emergency Department RN experience (within the last year required)
Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma from an accredited program required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Current Florida RN license required or active multistate compact RN license
If holding an out-of-state compact license, Florida compact RN licensure required within 90 days of hire
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner license may be considered
Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS – American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required within 30 days of hire
Strong critical-thinking, emergency response, and communication skills

Schedule

Night shift with rotating weekends
Mixed shift rotation may be available depending on unit needs

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus
Competitive hourly compensation
Opportunity to work in a high-acuity freestanding emergency department
Professional development and peer collaboration environment
Comprehensive hospital benefits package