Med-Surg Orthopedic Registered Nurse - Tallahassee, FL (Full Time, Direct Hire)

Job Title: Med-Surg Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Shift Options

• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Rotating Weekends)

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Rotating Weekends)

Compensation & Incentives

Base Pay (Experience-Based):

• $27.72/hr (early career)

• $33.00/hr (5 years)

• $36.30/hr (10 years)

• $39.60/hr (15+ years)

Shift Differentials:

• Nights: $3.00/hr

• Weekends: $2.00/hr

Sign-On Bonus:

• $10,000 – Days

• $15,000 – Nights

Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Position Summary

The Med-Surg Orthopedic Registered Nurse provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with medical and orthopedic conditions. This role requires strong clinical judgment, independent decision-making, and effective collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team.

Selected candidates will participate in a shadow interview as part of the hiring process to ensure alignment with unit workflow, patient acuity, and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments

• Analyze clinical data to identify patient needs and establish nursing diagnoses

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans

• Advocate for patient safety, quality outcomes, and continuity of care

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and protocols

• Educate patients and families on medications, procedures, and recovery plans

• Promote efficient use of time, supplies, and clinical resources

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year recent Registered Nurse experience

• Acute care experience strongly preferred; LTAC experience considered

• Active Florida RN license or approved multistate compact license

  • Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days of relocation

• BLS required (current)

• ACLS preferred; required within 6 months of hire

• RN Diploma or Associate Degree required

• BSN preferred

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (3%–9%)

• Paid Time Off and leave programs

• Tuition reimbursement and certification support

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Mental health, wellness, and financial support resources

• Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.