<p>A Med/Surg Registered Nurse opportunity is available at an acute care facility in Hudson, Florida — a Gulf Coast community offering an affordable, relaxed lifestyle within easy reach of the Tampa Bay metro. This is a direct-hire position with a competitive hourly rate and a substantial sign-on bonus, making it a strong landing spot for experienced RNs ready to plant roots on Florida's west coast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate of $30–$42, scaled to years of experience</li> <li>Sign-on bonus of $10,000–$15,000</li> <li>12-hour shifts available on both day and night rotations, supporting schedule flexibility</li> <li>Permanent, direct-hire placement at an acute care facility</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical-Surgical unit within a full-service acute care hospital</li> <li>12-hour shift structure with both day and night options to accommodate personal scheduling preferences</li> <li>Acute care environment serving the Hudson and surrounding Pasco County patient population</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of hire</li> <li>Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care setting</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hudson is a coastal community on Florida's Gulf of Mexico shoreline in Pasco County, offering waterfront living, warm weather year-round, and a notably lower cost of living compared to the broader Tampa Bay region. The area sits roughly 45 minutes north of Tampa, giving residents easy access to a major metropolitan hub — professional sports, international airport, dining, and cultural amenities — while returning home each evening to a quieter, small-town pace. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Gulf fishing, boating, and proximity to several state parks and nature preserves.</p>