<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 and a competitive hourly rate with a potential sign-on bonus — a strong opportunity for an ER-seasoned RN looking to work in a growing North Florida community.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>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 focused, high-acuity patient care</li> <li>Immediate opening — fast credentialing and start timeline</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Florida RN license or compact state license recognized in Florida</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of acute care emergency department 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>Must be able to pass a criminal background check as required by state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palatka is a small city situated along the St. Johns River in Putnam County, North Central Florida — offering a relaxed, low cost-of-living lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, and the natural springs of the surrounding region. The area sits within driving distance of Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Daytona Beach, giving residents access to major urban amenities while enjoying the pace of a close-knit river community.</p>