A 267-bed hospital in Fort Walton Beach, FL home to an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center, and offering open-heart surgery, a pediatric emergency room, and two freestanding ERs is hiring a Med-Surg Registered Nurse.
The role. The Med-Surg RN assesses each patient's condition at admission and throughout every shift, promptly identifying and communicating changes in status to the care team. The nurse carries out physician-ordered procedures and monitoring while maintaining thorough, timely documentation in the patient's medical record. Medication administration is a core responsibility, including observing therapeutic response and acting quickly when an unintended reaction occurs. The nurse also serves as a primary educator for patients, families, and caregivers translating complex medical terminology into clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care.