Registered Nurse; RN Trauma -Down​/PCU | Bradenton, FL

Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Step-Down / PCU | Bradenton, FL

Job Openings Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Step-Down / PCU | Bradenton, FL

Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Step-Down / PCU | Bradenton, FL

Full-Time | Days & Nights, Rotating Weekends
Pay Range: $30.76 to $41.50/hr (based on experience)
Shift Differentials: $4.75/hr Nights | $3.00/hr Weekends | $2.00/hr National Certification
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 (Days) | $15,000 (Nights)
Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 with HR approval

Advance your nursing career with a leading trauma and progressive care team in . This Trauma Step-Down / PCU RN position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment serving complex patients in a state‑recognised trauma centre. Whether you're an experienced acute care nurse or transitioning from LTACH, home health or rehab, this is an ideal opportunity to grow your skills with potential cross‑training into ICU care.

Deliver safe, compassionate and evidence‑based care to trauma and step‑down patients.

Assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs and adjust as clinically indicated.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Administer medications, monitor patient responses and document per policy.

Utilise advanced critical thinking to identify and respond to emergent situations.

Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery and follow‑up care.

Maintain compliance with hospital policies and state/federal regulations.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

Required:

Active Florida RN licence or multistate compact licence.

Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).

Current Basic Life Support (BLS AHA or Red Cross) certification.

Minimum 1 year of RN experience (acute care preferred; LTACH, home health or rehab considered).

Ability to work 12‑hour shifts with rotating weekends.

Must live within a 30 to35 mile commuting distance of Bradenton, FL.

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within 6 months of hire).

National certification in critical care or progressive care nursing.

Previous experience in trauma, PCU or ICU settings.

Competitive hourly pay with experience‑based progression.

Sign‑on bonuses up to $15,000 and relocation assistance up to $5,000.

Night, weekend and certification pay differentials.

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.

401(k) with generous employer match.

Paid time off and extended leave benefits.

Continuing education, tuition assistance and clinical certification support.

Wellness, counselling and family support programmes.

Employee recognition and stock purchase plan.

This role is ideal for compassionate, adaptable RNs eager to work in a high‑acuity trauma and step‑down setting. Nurses who excel in critical thinking, teamwork and patient advocacy will find this position both challenging and rewarding. The opportunity to cross‑train into ICU makes it an excellent career step for those looking to advance in acute or critical care nursing.

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