Location: Gainesville, FL
Pay: $44.98/hour | Non-Exempt
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Retention Bonus: $1,000

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll provide essential nursing care from intake through discharge, ensuring patients feel safe, respected, and supported from the very beginning. You’ll conduct assessments, respond to changes in patient condition, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Your clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion will help create a structured, therapeutic setting where individuals can stabilize, regain control, and begin their journey toward recovery.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including intake, admission, shift, and discharge evaluations
• Gather, assess, and communicate critical patient information to support coordinated care
• Monitor patient status and provide timely nursing interventions
• Administer medications and carry out physician orders safely and accurately
• Lead and support shift operations, including nursing assignments and peer collaboration
• Supervise and delegate care to LPNs, CNAs, and support staff
• Complete accurate documentation and incident reports in compliance with standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, stabilization, and recovery

What We’re Looking For

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the State of Florida required
• Experience in behavioral health or inpatient settings preferred
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay & Incentives
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) with up to 8% company match after 7 years
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive, team-oriented environment with employee events and recognition
• Additional Perks: Cell phone discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more

Make a Difference

Help bring hope and healing to the communities we serve.

Apply today and start your Meridian career

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.