Registered Nurse

Job Summary and Qualifications

HCA Florida Fort Walton‑Destin Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology to enable nurses to work more efficiently.
Are you passionate about delivering patient‑centered care? Submit your application for the Registered Nurse OR position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay. Plans include prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial well‑being.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri‑operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, pre‑operative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures.

• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• BLS‑AHA provider‑issued card required within 30 days of start.
• Minimum (1) year previous peri‑operative experience or completion of Perioperative Nursing course preferred.
• One year of RN experience in an acute‑care environment preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• ACLS and PALS (AHA provider) required within 6 months of start.
• CNOR preferred.

HCA Florida Fort Walton‑Destin Hospital is a 267‑bed hospital, recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center, along with advanced care for critically ill patients. We have emergency services at our main ER, a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider