About the role
Location: Sarasota Campus
DepartmentNursing Staffing Services
Job Summary
Registered Nurse - Full-time, Cardiac Division- All Shifts & All Units
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 $33.50, max of salary range is $52.00. 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:
- 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/