<p>An acute care facility in Palatka, Florida is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for immediate placement. This ED role offers 12-hour shifts, a competitive hourly rate, and a potential sign-on bonus — making it a strong opportunity for an ER-trained RN ready to step into a fast-paced community acute care environment in northeast Florida.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $30–$44 per hour depending on experience</li> <li>Potential sign-on bonus available</li> <li>12-hour shift structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Department setting within an acute care facility</li> <li>12-hour shifts supporting consistent scheduling and work-life balance</li> <li>Immediate opening — fast credentialing and start timeline</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Florida RN license or compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of acute care emergency department (ER) experience required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Current ACLS certification required</li> <li>Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palatka is a small riverfront city situated along the St. Johns River in Putnam County, northeast Florida, roughly 60 miles southwest of Jacksonville and 45 miles from Gainesville. The area offers a relaxed, low cost-of-living lifestyle with access to fishing, boating, and Florida's natural springs, while remaining within easy driving distance of major urban centers, beaches, and the University of Florida health corridor.</p>