May 04, 2026

***Registered Nurse - Full-time, Cardiac Division (Experienced RNs) All Shifts & All Units

Job Description

Department

Nursing Staffing Services
Job Summary

Registered Nurse - Full-time, Cardiac Division & Ultimate Float Team(Experienced RNs) All Shifts & All Units

Ultimate Float Team – Registered Nurse (RN)

Ultimate Float Team

Our Ultimate Float Team provides skilled, patient-centered care across 20+ units at the Sarasota Campus, with opportunities to float to specialty units such as ICU, SMH Venice Campus, Pediatrics, and Cornell.

Patient Population & Key Responsibilities:

Patients requiring complex nursing assessment and care, including but not limited to:

  • Orthopedic & Trauma Care – Fractures, orthopedic abnormalities requiring surgical intervention, traction application, splinting, and skeletal immobilization.
  • Neurological Care – Acute Traumatic Brain Injuries with potential ventriculostomy management.
  • Cardiac Care – Titration of cardiac drips (Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, etc.)

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Require two (2) years of relevant work experience.
- Require successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia test within 90 days of employment. - Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six (6) months of hire. - Require National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

-BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
-FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Cardiac Division Inpatient Units

10ET-Respiratory Progressive Care

Bed Base:

  • Private-26

Patient Population:

  • Respiratory high acuity pts: Asthma, COPD, Pneumonias, CF, Pleural Effusions, Bipaps
  • Rapid Response Patients transferred from other floors
  • No surgeries

9ET-Trauma Progressive Care

Bed Base:

  • Private-26

Patient Population:

  • Trauma and acut care surgery patients
  • Cardiac and medical overflows
  • Telemtry including cardiac and insulin drips

8ET- Cardiac Progressive 2

Bed Base:

  • Private-14
  • Semi-10

Patient Population:

  • Cardiac, CHF, Chest Pain, Arrhythmias, Syncope
  • Cath Lab Post Procedures

7ET- Cardiac Progressive 4

Bed Base:

  • Private-17
  • Semi-15

Patient Population:

  • Designated Heart Failure Unit
  • Open Heart pts before surgery
  • Pre & post cath. Pts, pacemaker/ AICD pts CIWA pts, GI Bleeds, Altered mental status pts
  • Surgeries: Pre & Post heart Cath, pacemakers, AICD, Cardioversions, Ablations

5ET-Cardiac Neuro Med-Surg Unit

Bed Base:

  • Private-10
  • Semi-36

Join Our Neuro Progressive Care Unit (Neuro PCU)

Looking for a nursing role that challenges and grows your skills? Our Neuro Progressive Care Unit is the place to build expertise in high-acuity neurological care—whether you're a new grad or an experienced RN.

  • Level 3 NAEC Epilepsy Center with advanced monitoring and evaluations
  • DNV-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with leading regional intervention volume
  • Care for complex patients: stroke, post-craniectomy, spinal surgeries, lumbar drains, Cardiac monitoring/interventions (ensure Stroke patients’ cardiac comorbidities are being appropriately managed) Cardiac drips, Stress tests, Cardiac Caths, Cardioversions, Ablations, Pacemakers and carotid stenting

Why Join Us?

  • Strong orientation and mentorship for new grads
  • Advanced skill development and leadership opportunities for experienced RNs
  • High-volume, specialized cases that accelerate your growth

Make your next move count—apply today and grow in Neuro Progressive Care.

8CYT Cardiac Acute Care Unit & Remote Telemetry

Bed Base:

  • Private-28
  • Semi-8

Patient Population:

  • Cath lab post-procedure patients many of whom have A-lines and temporary pacemakers as well as some med-surg telemetry patients.

  • Coronary Stents, Mitral Clip Insertion, Watchman Procedure, Cross Septum Ablations,

  • Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarctions, CAPD/CCPD

  • Temporary Transvenous Pacemakers, Permanent Pacemakers, Venous/Arterial Sheaths, Pre-open Heart Patients

  • The Cardiac Transport Nurses, Code Blue Nurses, and the Remote Telemetry room are also part of our floor.

  • Unit Surgeries: Post procedure patients, mainly from Cath lab with some coming from IR

7CYT Cardiac Progressive 3 Cardiac Thoracic Step Down

Bed Base:

  • Private-28
  • Semi-8

Patient Population:

  • Post-op open heart
  • Thoracic surgeries, Cardiac Intervention Unit
  • Chest Tubes
  • Pacers, Central lines, Insulin gtts, TAVR, Vascular Surgeries
  • Temporary Pacemaker, Epicardial wires, high volume pain unit- PCA pump, epidurals, tube feedings

5NW Medical Short Stay

Bed Base:

  • Private-2
  • Semi-16

Patient Population:

  • Post-op open heart
  • Average length of stay 48hrs so fast past environment. Wide variety of diagnosis.
  • Neuro/Cardiac/GI
  • Respiratory/Uro/Renal

Salary Details:

Hourly rate is determined by years of worked experience as an RN, education level, and internal equity within organization. Minimum rate starting at $32.50, max of salary range is $51.00. In addition to hourly rate, if candidate holds an approved certification position qualifies for certification pay of $1.50.


Required Qualifications

- Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.


Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Ultimate Float Team premium: $7 per hour
  • Weekend & night shift differentials
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start earning on Day 1
  • Self-Scheduling for flexibility
  • Tuition reimbursement & certification incentives
  • Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Life & Disability Insurance (Short & Long Term)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Pre-tax dollars)
  • Discounted child care & before/after-school programs (Sarasota Campus)
  • On-campus perks – Free parking, discounted dining, wellness screenings & programs
  • Referral & advancement opportunities

Join a team that values flexibility, career growth, and high-quality patient care.


Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/