Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Nights | Rotating Weekends

Compensation & Incentives

Base Hourly Pay (Based on Experience):

• $26.40/hr (entry range)

• $36.30/hr (up to 10 years)

• $39.60/hr (18+ years)

Shift Differentials:

• Night Shift Differential: +$4.25/hr

• Specialty Differential: +$1.50/hr

Sign-On Bonus:

• $15,000 – Nights

• $10,000 – Days (if later transitioned)

Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A high-performing acute care hospital on the Emerald Coast is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a night-shift critical care team supporting a newly developed intensive care unit. This role provides the opportunity to deliver advanced, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment with strong leadership presence and excellent access to equipment and resources.

This position is ideal for ICU, ER, CVICU, or strong PCU/IMCU nurses looking to grow within critical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-acuity, patient-centered care to critically ill ICU patients

• Perform frequent, detailed assessments and continuous hemodynamic monitoring

• Manage vasoactive drips, ventilated patients, and complex medical conditions

• Advocate for patients and families while maintaining privacy and confidentiality

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes

• Educate patients and families on medications, treatments, and care plans

• Accurately document patient condition, interventions, and responses to care

• Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Required:

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care ICU, ER, or CVICU experience

• PCU/IMCU experience considered with 2+ years of experience

• Active Florida RN license or multistate compact license

• Florida license required within 60 days of relocation

• Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Certifications (timelines apply):

• BLS – within 30 days of hire

• ACLS – within 90 days of hire

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention – within 90 days

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – within 90 days

Preferred:

• BSN

• CCRN

Unit Highlights

• 10-bed ICU with private rooms

• 1:2–1:3 nurse-to-patient ratios (days and nights)

• Continuous telemetry monitoring

• Typical census: 8–10 patients

• Patient population includes medical/surgical ICU, ventilated patients, cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and low-acuity trauma

• Strong leadership presence and team-oriented culture

• Shadow shift required (aligned to shift preference)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive ICU pay with night and specialty differentials

• Sign-on bonus and relocation support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on 3%–9% (based on tenure)

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability coverage

• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and certification support

• Employee stock purchase program

• Wellness, counseling, and financial wellbeing resources

Ideal For

• ICU RNs seeking night-shift opportunities with premium differentials

• ER, CVICU, or PCU/IMCU nurses transitioning into ICU

• Nurses who value teamwork, adaptability, and critical thinking

• Candidates looking for stability and growth in a supportive critical care environment

Keywords 

ICU RN, Critical Care Nurse, Night Shift ICU RN, Intensive Care Unit Nurse, Acute Care RN

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