<p>A Med/Surg RN opportunity is open at an acute care facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida — a Gulf Coast market that consistently draws clinicians seeking a high quality of life alongside solid clinical volume. The role offers 12-hour shifts on days or nights, a competitive hourly rate, and a minimum experience threshold that welcomes nurses transitioning from non-acute settings.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $27–$39 per hour, depending on experience and shift selection</li> <li>Choice of day or night 12-hour shifts to fit your preferred schedule</li> <li>Immediate opening — fast credentialing and start timeline</li> <li>Florida compact state license accepted, reducing licensure barriers for out-of-state candidates</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with a dedicated Medical-Surgical unit</li> <li>12-hour shift structure available on both day and night rotations</li> <li>Core clinical responsibilities include admission assessments, ongoing shift assessments, and timely identification and escalation of changes in patient status</li> <li>Medication administration with active monitoring for therapeutic response and management of adverse reactions</li> <li>Procedure performance and patient monitoring per provider orders, with thorough documentation in the medical record</li> <li>Patient and family education role — translating complex medical terminology into understandable guidance covering diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, side effects, and follow-up care</li> <li>Proactive, patient-centered care model emphasizing anticipation of needs and prompt response to requests</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Florida RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum one year of RN experience required — acute care background not mandatory</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must meet state criminal background check requirements as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Walton Beach sits along Florida's Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, offering white-sand Gulf beaches, a low cost of living relative to other Florida coastal markets, and a tight-knit community feel. The area provides easy access to outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, and water sports year-round — along with proximity to Destin and Pensacola for additional dining, shopping, and cultural amenities. For nurses seeking a coastal lifestyle without the congestion of South Florida, the Panhandle is a compelling destination.</p>