Pulmonary Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

3/1/2026

The Pulmonary Med-Surg RN is responsible for collecting comprehensive patient data, performing ongoing assessments, and analyzing this information to identify diagnoses and necessary care. Key duties also involve advocating for patient safety, delivering efficient care, educating patients and families, and providing compassionate care within a collaborative medical-surgical setting.

Salary

30.69 - 43.2 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Pulmonary Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a permanent night-shift opportunity in Gainesville, Florida.

The Pulmonary Med-Surg RN provides high-quality nursing care to adult patients with pulmonary and complex medical conditions in a patient-centered care environment. This role requires strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to manage patient care autonomously while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data related to the patient’s health status and clinical condition.

• Perform ongoing assessments and analyze data to identify diagnoses and patient care needs.

• Advocate for patient safety and quality outcomes.

• Deliver efficient, effective care while utilizing time, supplies, and equipment appropriately.

• Educate patients and families regarding medications, procedures, and treatment plans.

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative medical-surgical environment.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range (Based on Experience)

• $30.69/hour (approximately 2 years of experience)

• $33.71/hour (approximately 5 years of experience)

• $43.20/hour (maximum | ~17+ years of experience)

Shift Differentials

• Night shift: $4.25/hour

• Weekend shift: $3.00/hour

Sign-On Bonus

• $20,000 sign-on bonus

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license for the position you are applying for.

• Florida RN license or valid multistate compact license required.

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree required; BSN preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of acute care RN experience required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to start.

• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of employment start date.

• Strong medical-surgical assessment and patient education skills.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.

Key Skills

Assessment SkillsClinical JudgmentPatient Care ManagementCollaborationData CollectionDiagnosis IdentificationPatient Safety AdvocacyTime ManagementPatient EducationCompassionate CareMedical-Surgical Nursing