ICU Registered Nurse — Critical Care & Patient Stabilization
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
- Healthcare:
- Full-Time
- On-Site
- 27.70-39.60 USD / Hour
Job Description:
ICU Registered Nurse — Critical Care & Patient Stabilization
Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)
Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. | Rotating Weekends
HireNow Snapshot
HireNow Staffing is recruiting an ICU Registered Nurse for a direct placement opportunity with a healthcare client in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
This opportunity is suited to nurses who bring strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to caring for patients with complex needs. Two or more years of acute care ICU experience are preferred; candidates with Emergency Department or surgical floor experience may also be considered.
HireNow Package
- Listed Base Compensation: $27.72–$39.60, based on experience; pay frequency to be confirmed.
- Experience Benchmarks: $36.30 at 10 years; $39.60 at 15+ years.
- Specialty Differential: Additional $1.50.
- Night Shift Differential: Additional $4.25.
- Schedule: Full-time nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends.
- Relocation Assistance: Considered case by case.
- Openings: Multiple.
Differential eligibility and application will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Anticipated Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and reporting changes in condition.
- Deliver individualized nursing care in collaboration with providers and the interdisciplinary team.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
- Support timely intervention during clinical deterioration and emergencies.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate clearly during handoffs.
- Educate and support patients and families throughout treatment and recovery.
- Follow established patient safety, infection-prevention, and clinical care procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license applicable to practice in Florida or an eligible multistate compact license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of employment.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 90 days of employment.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course within six months of employment.
- Availability to work nights and rotating weekends.
Preferred Experience
- At least two years of acute care ICU nursing experience.
- Emergency Department or surgical floor nursing backgrounds may also be considered.
HireNow Checklist
We are seeking a nurse who:
- Holds the required nursing degree and appropriate RN license.
- Brings ICU experience or a relevant ED or surgical floor background.
- Can prioritize care and communicate effectively in a demanding clinical environment.
- Can meet the stated certification deadlines.
- Is available for the overnight schedule and weekend rotation.
- Lives near Fort Walton Beach or is prepared to relocate.
HireNow Standout Candidates
Strong applicants will clearly describe their patient populations, clinical responsibilities, experience recognizing changes in patient condition, and collaboration with critical care teams. Highlight relevant certifications, acute care experience, and examples of safe, organized patient care.
Application & Former-Employee Requirements
- No active application within the same hiring organization's division during the previous six months.
- Former employees may be considered after six months of separation.
- Former employees are not eligible for sign-on or relocation incentives until 12 months after separation.
- Frequent, unexplained job changes; jumpy résumés are not accepted.