RN Seasonal Contract (14-16 wks) - CVICU Day Shift
- Contract
- Days
- BLS
- ACLS
- BSN
- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open ICU nurse jobs in Florida post a median of $47.93 an hour, the middle half $42.31–$50.63, across 145 jobs that state their pay. ICU 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
Department
Nursing Staffing Services
Job Summary
Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice.
16-week contract start dates will be available in November and December 2026, and January 4, 2027, with contracts ending in March or April 2027, depending on the selected start date.
January 18, 2027 is the final contract start date and will be a 14-week contract ending April 25, 2027.
Seeking candidates with CVICU experience-day shift position
Required Qualifications
- Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.
Preferred Education
BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
Preferred Licenses and Certifications
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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