Registered Nurse New Grad Med Surg

This Medical-Surgical Nursing 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 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, Physician Order Implementation, Nursing Order Implementation, Patient Care Plan Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Medical-Surgical Nursing role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct nursing care according to established organizational policies and collaborating with a registered nurse to assist with patient care, including observation and documentation of needs. Responsibilities also include implementing and monitoring patient care plans and a...

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