RN Jobs in Gainesville, FL

Registered Nurses (RN) play a pivotal role in the nursing industry, providing critical care and support to patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals are responsible for assessing patient conditions, recording medical histories, administering treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on their illnesses or injuries. RNs are also essential in implementing and evaluating patient care plans, communicating with healthcare teams, and advocating for patient rights. They may specialize in various areas such as critical care, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

Before becoming a RN, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Medical Assistant (MA). These positions provide valuable experience and insight into the nursing profession. To become a RN, individuals must earn a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing. They must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed. Additional certifications and skills RNs should have include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Critical thinking, communication, empathy, and attention to detail are also vital skills for this role.

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Travel CVOR RN

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago

Travel CVOR Registered Nurse Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Gainesville, Florida Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled CVOR RN for a 12-week travel assignment...

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RN ICU Critical Care

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: FL RN license required or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 90 days of hire. BLS and ACLS required....

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RN Mother Baby Nights

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago

start date Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date Benefits HCA Florida North Florida Hospital...

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RN Endo Inpatient and Outpatient

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago

) Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma No Travel Required 1 year RN exp required....

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Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago

Apply today for our Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool opening and continue to learn! Job Summary and Qualifications Job Summary : We are seeking a dynamic Float Pool RN to join our team....

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RN Emergency Room

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 days ago

license and/or approved multistate RN license required....

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RN-CPCU-Nights

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 19 days ago

) Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma No Travel Required Benefits HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our...

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RN Pacu

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago

) Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma Critical care experience preferred HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement...

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RN CPCU Days

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 25 days ago

) Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma No Travel Required No experience Required Years of Experience Benefits HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the...

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RN Clinical Nurse Coord TCT

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 25 days ago

) Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma Benefits HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues....

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RN Clinic Geriatric Primary Care Crown Pointe

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago

What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma Currently licensed as a registered...

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RN Med Surg Clinical Decision Unit

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 29 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 29 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of...

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RN Senior H Care The Village Outpatient

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 29 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 29 days ago

Our Registered Nurse (RN) responsibilities include: Collect vital signs, pain scale, chief complaint, assessment questionnaire Medication reconciliation review Coordinate flow of patient clinic for...

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RN Orthopedics Unit

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma Currently licensed as a registered professional...

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Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical-Days

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse Registered Nurse Diploma HCA Florida North Florida Hospital...

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Salary for RN Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for RN positions.



Highest Education Level

RNs in Gainesville, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.4%
Associate's Degree
24.1%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
High School or GED
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by RNs in Gainesville, FL
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%


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