<p>Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, a 199-bed acute care hospital and flagship of the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its 24-hour Emergency Department. This day-shift position offers up to $15,000 in sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and places you inside a facility recognized for cardiac care, stroke care, and a broad surgical subspecialty program that keeps ED acuity high and clinical skills sharp. Palm Beach Gardens is one of South Florida's most desirable communities — strong schools, year-round sunshine, and immediate access to beaches, boating, and the cultural amenities of greater West Palm Beach.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Full-time, day-shift schedule</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>24-hour emergency department within a 199-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network — the largest health care network in Palm Beach County</li> <li>Hospital with more than 50 years of community service and a legacy as the first facility in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery</li> <li>Award-winning stroke care program with neurosurgery support — high-acuity neurological presentations are a regular part of the ED case mix</li> <li>Robust surgical subspecialty backup including cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, and bloodless medicine</li> <li>RN responsibilities span the full nursing process: assessment, medication administration, documentation, care planning and coordination, and patient/family/staff education</li> <li>Charge nurse duties assigned as appropriate, providing leadership development within the unit</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Florida RN license required upon hire</li> <li>BLS certification required upon hire (American Heart Association)</li> <li>ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date (American Heart Association)</li> <li>PALS certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date (American Heart Association)</li> <li>NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date</li> <li>CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Beach Gardens sits along Florida's Atlantic coast in northern Palm Beach County — a community consistently ranked among the best places to live in the Southeast for its safety, top-rated public schools, and exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor recreation including world-class golf, boating, and beaches, with the cultural and dining amenities of downtown West Palm Beach just minutes away. The cost of living, while reflective of a desirable coastal market, is significantly lower than comparable South Florida metros, and Florida's lack of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value to any compensation package.</p>