Registered Nurse Observation

This Observation Medicine 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 employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Destin, 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 Care Plans Implementation, Patient Condition Monitoring, Patient Condition Recording, Patient Condition Communication, Care Coordination, Physician Order Execution, Nursing Order Execution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Observation Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct nursing care according to established organizational policies and procedures, as well as implementing and monitoring individualized patient care plans. Responsibilities also include monitoring, recording, and communicating patient conditions, and serving as a prima...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403b with Employer Match, PTO, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.