<p>An acute care facility in Palatka, Florida is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for immediate placement. This is a 12-hour shift position offering a competitive hourly rate with a potential sign-on bonus, making it a strong opportunity for ED-trained nurses looking to work in a dynamic community acute care environment in northeast Florida.</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 clinical work</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, northeast Florida, roughly an hour southwest of Jacksonville and an hour from Daytona Beach. The area offers a low cost of living, a relaxed riverfront lifestyle, year-round warm weather, and easy access to Florida's Atlantic coast, state parks, and outdoor recreation — an appealing base for nurses who want proximity to a major metro without the urban pace.</p>