Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, a 199-bed acute care hospital and cornerstone of the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County, is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). PBGMC has led cardiac care in the region for over 50 years — it was the first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery — making this unit a high-acuity, high-prestige environment for nurses who want to work at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. Day-shift, per diem scheduling offers flexibility while keeping you embedded in a nationally recognized cardiac program.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- CVICU setting within a 199-bed acute care hospital with a 50-year legacy in cardiac care — first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County, with a broad regional referral base serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Award-winning stroke care program alongside neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, and bloodless medicine service lines
- Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgical capabilities on campus
- 24-hour emergency department providing continuous acute care support
- RN responsibilities span the full nursing process: assessment, medication administration, documentation, care planning and coordination, and patient/family/staff education
- Charge nurse duties assigned as needed, supporting leadership development at the bedside
- Day shift (per diem) — structured scheduling within a high-acuity cardiovascular unit
Qualifications
- Active Florida RN license required upon hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire — must be through the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire or transfer date — must be through the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date
- Experience in cardiovascular or critical care nursing strongly aligned with unit acuity
About the Community
Palm Beach Gardens sits on Florida's southeastern coast in northern Palm Beach County — a community known for its manicured neighborhoods, championship golf courses, and easy access to pristine Atlantic beaches. The area offers a high quality of life with strong public and private schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a thriving dining and arts scene, all within 20 minutes of downtown West Palm Beach and roughly an hour from Miami. Florida's lack of state income tax and the region's relatively accessible real estate compared to South Florida's urban core make Palm Beach Gardens an attractive destination for clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets.