Posted Jul 16, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 17, 2026
What this might mean for you
UF Health is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance
Shift
day
Weekends, holidays, call
Monday-Friday role with no weekends, no call responsibilities, four 9-hour shifts per week.
Workplace
UF Health
Hiring employer
UF Health
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process. The RN provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, evaluation, and patient health education within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Coordinates care in collaboration with members of the patient's treatment team to provide assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation services. Performs physical exams, health histories, nursing assessment and routine observation for patients within established time frames. Provides direct patient care including administering medications, wound care, injections, intravenous infusions and other treatment interventions while operating standard critical care equipment safely and correctly. Recognizes and intervenes in life threatening emergencies, including the administration of emergency drugs, and defibrillator or other emergency treatment.
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Documents patient assessment findings, care rendered, procedures performed, and other various aspects of patient plan of care making periodic updates related to the patient's condition and response to treatment. Provides patient and family health education based on assessed needs for indicated health conditions, medications, overall wellness, and directions for follow up care. Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and quality control methods.
Qualifications:
Associates degree in nursing, minimum of two years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred, Surgical nursing experience preferred, Pre-operative and/or post-operative experience preferred. Monday-Friday role with no weekends, no call responsibilities, four 9-hour shifts per week. Required License: Florida RN license. Required
Experience:
OR experience. Required
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS.
Skills for this role
physical examinationshealth history takingnursing assessmentroutine observationmedication administrationwound careinjectionsintravenous infusionscritical care equipment operationemergency interventiondefibrillator useemergency drug administration
Certifications
BLSACLS
Requirements
Required education:
About the employer
UF Health
Academic Medical Center
UF Health is an academic medical center system based in Gainesville, FL, affiliated with the University of Florida. The system integrates patient care, research, scientific discovery, and education across the health professions and biomedical sciences. UF Health operates multiple facilities…
2.9 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Academic medical center environment with integration of research, education, and clinical care
+Relationship-based care model promoting healthy interpersonal relationships and a healing environment
+Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration
What reviewers flag
−Multi-site system spanning Gainesville, Jacksonville, and The Villages may present coordination and standardization challenges
−Job descriptions reference evolving clinical standards and performance goals, suggesting a dynamic and potentially demanding pace of change
−Specific negative feedback from employee reviews was not captured in the provided research sources
Living in St Augustine, FL
America's oldest city blends Spanish colonial charm with coastal Florida living. Nurses enjoy a laid-back historic downtown anchored by the Castillo de San Marcos, plus easy Atlantic beach access. With year-round warmth and a slower pace than nearby Jacksonville, St. Augustine offers a distinctive small-city lifestyle for healthcare professionals seeking a change of scenery.