About the role
Location: Sarasota Campus
DepartmentNursing Staffing Services
Job Summary
Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. May float to all Sarasota Memorial Health Care System hospital campuses.
Ultimate Float Team – Registered Nurse (RN)
Join Our Ultimate Float Team!
Are you an experienced nurse looking for flexibility, variety, and growth opportunities? 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 Cornell and SMH Venice Campus, with the potential to float to ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
Job Summary
As a member of the Ultimate Float Team, you will provide professional nursing care in accordance with ANA and AACN Standards of Professional Practice and SMHCS policies (policy 126.054). This role requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
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.).
Opportunities for Experienced Nurses:
- Individualized orientation & mentorship
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Paid certification programs & incentive pay
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC)
- Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC)
- And more
Schedule & Shift Availability:
12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
- Day Shift: Positions available!
- 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night Shift: Positions available!
- 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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 $33.50, max of salary range is $51.60. 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 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.
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.
Preferred Education
BSN: Bachelor of Science Nursing
Required License and Certs
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
Schedule & Shift Availability:
12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
- Day Shift: Currently unavailable (Option to switch when positions open)
- 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night Shift: Positions available!
- 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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. Apply today to become a part of the Ultimate Float Team!
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/