Registered Nurse New Grad Observation

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse New Grad Observation at Ascension a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Observation Unit registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Observation Unit position at Ascension is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

This position is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Nursing Care, Patient Observation, Documentation, Healthcare Needs Assessment, Interdisciplinary Team Communication, Implementation of Physician Orders, Implementation of Nursing Orders, Patient Care Plan Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Observation Unit role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct nursing care according to established protocols and assisting with patient care, including observation and documentation of needs. Responsibilities also include implementing and monitoring patient care plans and communicating changes in patient condition to the reg...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, 403(b) with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.