New Grad Registered Nurse Ortho
- BLS
- RN license
- Compact (multistate) license
How this pay compares
This posting states $35.97–$50.77 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Florida post a median of $46 an hour, the middle half $42.31–$50.40, across 1,293 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Florida earn a median of $40.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
- Location: Panama City, FL
- Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
- Department: Ortho Surgical Unit
- Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
- Assists with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assists with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Communicates, monitors and records changes in patient condition as appropriate.
- Actively engages and participates in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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From Ascension's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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