Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU, Stepdown, Cardiac Neuro & Med-Surg Opportunities

Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU, ICU Stepdown & Cardiac Neuro Opportunities

Sanford, Florida

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts | Days or Nights | Rotating Weekends

Compensation

CVICU RN: $33.77 – $49.06 per hour depending on experience

ICU Stepdown RN: $31.86 – $46.28 per hour depending on experience

Cardiac Neuro / Telemetry RN: $30.75 – $44.68 per hour depending on experience

Shift Differentials

• Nights: +$4.50/hr

• Weekends: +$1.50/hr

Sign-On Bonuses

• CVICU: $15,000 Days | $20,000 Nights

• ICU Stepdown: $15,000 Days | $20,000 Nights

• Cardiac Neuro / Stroke / Telemetry: $10,000 Days | $15,000 Nights

Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A Level II Trauma Center and regional acute care hospital in Sanford, Florida is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) across several inpatient specialty units.

This posting represents multiple RN openings in CVICU, ICU Stepdown, Cardiac Neuro / Stroke, Cardiac Neuro Telemetry, and Med-Surg. Qualified nurses may be considered for the department that best aligns with their recent clinical experience, certifications, and shift preference.

One application allows consideration across several nursing departments in the Sanford market.

Units Currently Hiring

CVICU RN

• Days and nights available

• 12-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit

• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2

• High-acuity post-cardiac and critical care patient population

ICU Stepdown RN

• Days and nights available

• 15-bed true stepdown unit

• Manages drips and long-term vent patients

• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 3:1, sometimes 4:1

RN Cardiac Neuro (Stroke Unit)

• Nights available

• 26-bed stroke / neuro and med-surg patient population

• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6

RN Cardiac Neuro Tele (Med-Tele Unit)

• Days available

• 27-bed cardiac, neuro, med-telemetry unit

• Patient population includes neuro, cardiac, post-CABG, MI, and chest pain patients

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition

• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders

• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and recovery expectations

• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced acute care environments

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Active Florida RN license or approved multistate compact license

• Graduate of an accredited ASN, RN Diploma, or BSN nursing program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

• Recent acute care hospital RN experience required for most units

Unit-Specific Experience

• CVICU RN: 1+ years recent ICU RN experience in an acute care hospital required

• ICU Stepdown RN: recent ICU Stepdown experience preferred; strong cardiac or multisystem PCU backgrounds may be considered

• Cardiac Neuro Tele RN: recent acute care Med-Surg / Tele RN experience required

• Cardiac Neuro Stroke RN: recent acute care Med-Surg / Tele experience required; PCU, rehab, or cardiac backgrounds may be considered

Additional Certifications

• CVICU: NIHSS within 30 days, NCI within 6 months, ACLS within 6 months, PALS within 6 months

• ICU Stepdown: NIHSS within 30 days, ACLS within 6 months

• Cardiac Neuro / Stroke / Med-Tele: NIHSS within 30 days, ACLS required or within onboarding timeline depending on unit

 

About This Opportunity

This Sanford-area hospital serves Seminole and West Volusia County and offers a broad range of advanced services, including:

• Level II Trauma care

• Full-service cardiovascular program with open-heart surgery

• Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology

• Stroke and neuro care

• Orthopedic and spine services

• Robotic surgery

• Acute inpatient rehabilitation

• 24/7 emergency services and freestanding ER access

This is a strong fit for nurses seeking acute care growth in a high-acuity regional hospital setting.

Ideal Candidates

• CVICU or ICU nurses seeking advanced critical care opportunities

• Stepdown nurses experienced with cardiac or complex medical patients

• Med-Surg / Tele nurses interested in neuro, stroke, or cardiac specialty care

• Candidates who value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude

• Nurses seeking long-term career growth in the Sanford market

Schedule Options

• CVICU: Days and nights available

• ICU Stepdown: Days and nights available

• Cardiac Neuro Stroke: Nights available

• Cardiac Neuro Tele: Days available

Most bedside roles follow three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.

Apply

Registered Nurses interested in hospital opportunities in Sanford, Florida are encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates may be considered for multiple departments based on experience, certifications, and scheduling preferences.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse Sanford FL, CVICU RN Sanford, ICU Stepdown RN Florida, Cardiac Neuro RN, Stroke Unit RN Sanford, Med Surg RN Sanford, Telemetry RN Florida, Acute Care RN Sanford

Registered Nurse jobs in Sanford FL for CVICU, ICU Stepdown, Cardiac Neuro, Stroke, Telemetry, and Med-Surg units. Competitive pay, shift differential, and sign-on bonus.