
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
ADDRESS
1600 South West Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
4.4rating(23 reviews)
About this facility
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is a hospital within a hospital on the UF Health Shands campus and provides care in more than 20 pediatric specialties. It is also home to the UF Health Shands Pediatric E.R. – the community’s first emergency department devoted to caring for children who are acutely ill or injured. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides care for the children of our community and the state of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric patients from all over the United States and overseas who require specialized attention for complex medical problems. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The children’s hospital has 208 beds, including fully-equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network's alliance of premier hospitals for children.Details
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1:2 Patient ratio
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Reviews
4.4rating(23 reviews)
3 nurses recommend working here
5.0rating
Anonymous
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (RN)
Staff Position
Review of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital on Apr 21, 20255.0rating
Anonymous
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Allied Health Professional)
Review of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital on Feb 7, 2025
5.0rating
Pros
Good Pediatric ER unit, knowledgeable RN’s and Attending’s. Also has great ancillary staff. Management is very flexible and kind. Willing to work with you. Overall good experience.
Cons
Cost of living high for the Florida pay
Recommends working here

Kelsie C
Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room (RN)
Jun '24 - Oct '24
Review of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital on Sep 20, 20245.0rating
Anonymous
CVPICU (RN)
Review of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital on Sep 3, 2024
5.0rating
Pros
People were kind and welcoming. Traveler friendly. Traveler orientation was streamlined and easy.
Cons
Parking was far away and had to be paid for.
Recommends working here
Anonymous
Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room (RN)
Contract Position
Review of UF Health Shands Children's Hospital on Aug 18, 2024Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews