What is the schedule for the ICU Registered Nurse role in Hudson?

This is a full-time, permanent position working nights with rotating weekends. Two openings are available at a 392-bed Level II Trauma Center on Florida's Gulf Coast. The critical care unit handles cardiac, neuro, stroke, and trauma case complexity, giving nurses broad clinical exposure across high-acuity patient types.

How do I apply for the ICU Registered Nurse position in Hudson?

You can apply directly through the Critical Care Recruiter job page by submitting your resume, or book a confidential strategy call with our team. There is no cost to the candidate; the hiring hospital engages and pays for the search. A brief conversation lets us confirm fit and share details before anything moves forward.

How does Critical Care Recruiter find critical care nursing candidates?

We work from a national network of ICU nurses and nurse leaders who are not actively browsing job boards. Most of the people we place are already employed and open to the right move — they just need someone to bring the opportunity to them. We spend our days in conversation with MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, CICU, and CVICU nurses, so when a hospital has an opening, we already know who to call.

What credentials do the critical care nurses you refer hold?

Every referred candidate holds an active, unencumbered RN license. Many also carry the CCRN credential and sub-specialty certifications like CMC, CSC, CNRN, or PCCN. That said, we have found that a clean license and real bedside experience are what hiring managers actually decide on — the certifications are a welcome addition, not the gatekeeper.

Why use a specialized critical care recruiter instead of a generalist firm?

A generalist recruiter treats an ICU opening like any other requisition. We understand what patient-to-nurse ratios, acuity, and turnover actually mean for a unit, and we talk to candidates in that language. The result is fewer mismatches and a shorter path from first call to start date.

How fast can Critical Care Recruiter fill a critical care nursing role?

Because we stay in regular contact with critical care nurses across the country, the first day of a search is spent reaching out to people whose regional, unit-type, and compensation preferences we already know — not building a list from scratch. That typically shortens time-to-fill compared to an internal HR team starting from zero or a generalist scraping job boards.

Do candidates pay a fee to work with Critical Care Recruiter?

No. Candidate representation is fully confidential and costs the candidate nothing. Critical Care Recruiter is engaged and paid by the hiring hospital or health system. Nurses submit a resume and book a confidential strategy call with our team at no charge.

What is the difference between permanent and interim critical care placement?

Permanent placement is a direct-hire search for a long-term critical care nursing role. Interim placement brings in an experienced critical care nurse or nurse leader to cover a gap, a leave of absence, or a transitional period. We offer both services nationwide.

Who leads Critical Care Recruiter?

Critical Care Recruiter is led by Chris Monroe, Founder and CEO and a former Hospital CEO. Our team personally reviews candidate applications and handles confidential strategy calls. The firm is a division of The Clinical Recruiter, based in Franklin, Tennessee, serving hospitals and health systems across the United States.

Is Critical Care Recruiter a medical provider or employer of the nurses it places?

No. Critical Care Recruiter is an independent recruitment and placement facilitator. We refer qualified candidates to client facilities, but the hiring hospital or health system is the employer of record and retains sole responsibility for hiring decisions, credentialing, clinical supervision, and patient care.

Registered Nurse – ICU in Hudson, Florida

Q: What experience is required for the ICU Registered Nurse position in Hudson, Florida?

Candidates must hold an active Florida RN license, or a valid compact license with Florida licensure obtained within 60 days of hire. A minimum of one year of recent ICU experience is required. A nursing diploma or ASN is required (BSN preferred). Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required at hire, and ACLS and NIHSS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire or transfer. Candidates from MICU, SICU, and CSU backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Opportunity

Two permanent ICU openings are available at a high-volume, 392-bed Level II Trauma Center on Florida's Gulf Coast. This is a full-time nights position with rotating weekends inside a critical care unit that runs genuine complexity, cardiac, neuro, stroke, and trauma cases moving through the same floor. For an ICU nurse who wants breadth of exposure and a unit that will push their clinical skills, this is a strong fit.

Both positions are permanent and full-time. The schedule runs nights with rotating weekends. With two openings available, there is room to land on a team rather than walk into an already-closed group. Candidates from MICU, SICU, and CSU backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This facility has operated in the region since 1981 and carries deep community roots alongside serious clinical infrastructure, an accredited Heart Institute, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and programs in Cancer Care, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery. For nurses focused on long-term professional growth, the patient volume and case complexity here translate directly into résumé depth and a clear path toward charge and clinical leadership roles. Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis. Compensation is competitive based on experience.

Requirements: Active Florida RN license, or a valid compact license with Florida licensure obtained within 60 days of hire. Minimum one year of recent ICU experience is required. Nursing diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required at hire. ACLS and NIHSS certifications are required within six months of hire or transfer. Strong critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and documentation skills round out the clinical profile this team is looking for.

If the schedule works and the unit sounds like the right environment, apply below or book a brief call. We will walk through the details together.

What You'll Own

Deliver direct critical care nursing to ICU patients across cardiac, neuro, stroke, and trauma case types
Monitor hemodynamic status, ventilator support, and rapid clinical changes on a high-acuity unit
Collaborate with intensivists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams on plan of care
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation and escalation protocols for patient deterioration
Support unit throughput, admissions, discharges, and transfers during night shift with rotating weekends

What You'll Need

Active Florida RN license, or valid compact license with Florida licensure obtained within 60 days of hire
Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
Nursing diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required at hire
ACLS and NIHSS certifications required within 6 months of hire or transfer
Strong critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and documentation skills

The Package

Permanent, full-time placement with two openings available

Competitive compensation based on experience

Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis

Clinical infrastructure including an accredited Heart Institute, Stroke Center, and Chest Pain Center

Clear path toward charge and clinical leadership roles

Deep community-rooted facility operating in the region since 1981

Why Hudson?

Hudson sits along Florida's Gulf Coast in Pasco County, roughly 45 minutes north of Tampa. The community offers direct access to the Gulf. Boating, kayaking, fishing, and waterfront dining are woven into everyday life here. The climate runs warm and sunny through most of the year, with mild winters that make outdoor activity genuinely year-round. Nature trails, the nearby Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, and easy access to beaches make Hudson the kind of place where free time actually feels like free time.

For families, Pasco County has invested steadily in its school system, and the area's cost of living undercuts most of the Tampa Bay metro while keeping you connected to everything it offers. Florida carries no state income tax, which adds real value to take-home over a full career. Commutes within Hudson are manageable, and downtown Tampa, with its professional sports teams, arts scene, international airport, and waterfront neighborhoods, is close enough for a night out without the price tag of living there. For anyone weighing a relocation, Hudson delivers a quality of life that is easy to underestimate from the outside.

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