Location & Practice Overview

This position is based in Miami within the UHealth Head & Neck department at an academic medical center that integrates clinical care with medical education and research through the Miller School of Medicine.

Base Location Miami, FL
Department UHealth Head & Neck
Practice Type Academic Medical Center
Care Setting Outpatient and inpatient specialty
Service Focus Adults with head and neck conditions

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct nursing care to head and neck patients across outpatient and inpatient settings, including assessments, education, and post-procedure monitoring.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary care involving surgeons, oncologists, speech-language pathologists, and support services.
  • Administer medications and infusions while managing treatment side effects throughout diagnostic, surgical, and recovery phases.
  • Support patients navigating complex pathways that may combine surgery, radiation, and medical therapies.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice activities within the department.

Nurses apply population-specific standards while providing culturally competent, patient-family centered care for individuals with complex head and neck diagnoses.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active credentials and meet minimum clinical experience standards for acute care practice in Florida.

Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. ASN candidates have two years from hire to complete BSN.
License
Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida
Certifications
Current BLS and ACLS required at time of application
Experience
Minimum two years of acute care nursing experience; head and neck or oncology background helpful but not required

Compensation & Benefits

The posted annual range is $85,000–$110,000, with competitive incentives available. University of Miami provides a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Annual salary range of $85,000–$110,000
  • Competitive incentives
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Tuition remission for further nursing education

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time
Shift Pattern Variable shifts
Work Model Onsite
On-Call Details including any call requirements discussed during interview based on department needs

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Nurses care for adults with a range of head and neck conditions, including cancers, reconstructive needs, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and benign tumors. Patients often follow treatment pathways involving surgery, radiation, and medical therapies.

Age Group Adults
Primary Conditions Complex head and neck oncology, reconstructive needs, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, benign tumors
Care Phases Diagnostic, surgical, recovery, long-term survivorship and follow-up
Clinical Focus Areas Post-surgical and reconstructive care, airway management, swallowing rehabilitation support
Care Coordination Multidisciplinary tumor board participation

About University of Miami

UHealth – University of Miami Health System is South Florida’s only university-based health system. It delivers patient care powered by research and medical education through the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. The system includes more than 2,700 providers across more than 100 specialties and subspecialties, nearly 40 outpatient sites spanning Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier counties, and flagship facilities such as UHealth Tower and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida.

Organization Type Academic medical center / university-based health system
Teaching Affiliation Miller School of Medicine
Service Area South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean
Specialty Breadth More than 100 specialties and subspecialties
Notable Components Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (NCI-designated), Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, UHealth Tower

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior head and neck or oncology experience mandatory?
No. Two years of acute care nursing experience is required. Head and neck or oncology background is helpful but not mandatory.
What happens if I apply with an ASN rather than a BSN?
BSN is preferred. Candidates hired with an ASN have two years from the date of hire to complete the BSN degree.
Are BLS and ACLS required before starting, or can they be obtained after hire?
Current Florida RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required at the time of application.
Does the role involve collaboration with trainees or academic activities?
Yes. Nurses work alongside fellowship-trained surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, and integrate with Miller School of Medicine faculty and residents. Opportunities exist to contribute to teaching and protocol development.
What professional development support is available beyond tuition remission?
The University of Miami supports continuing education, specialty-specific training, participation in academic conferences, clinical ladder advancement, and involvement in research or quality projects.

Registered Nurse, Head & Neck in Miami, FL

This full-time Registered Nurse role sits within the UHealth Head & Neck service at South Florida’s only university-based academic medical center. Nurses manage adults progressing through complex diagnostic, surgical, and reconstructive pathways that frequently intersect with oncology care. The practice spans both outpatient and inpatient environments and requires close coordination with fellowship-trained surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and speech-language pathologists. Candidates bring at least two years of acute care experience and current Florida RN, BLS, and ACLS credentials. The setting offers exposure to multidisciplinary tumor boards, survivorship follow-up, and opportunities to engage in quality initiatives or teaching within the Miller School of Medicine framework. Compensation falls in the $85,000–$110,000 annual range with additional incentives and tuition remission available.

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