<p>Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, a 199-bed acute care hospital and cornerstone of the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). PBGMC has been the regional leader in cardiac care for over 50 years — it was the first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery — making this CVICU a high-acuity, high-expertise environment for nurses who want to work at the center of complex cardiovascular medicine. This is a day-shift, per diem position offering scheduling flexibility alongside a nationally recognized clinical program.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs</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 support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>CVICU role 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</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, with a referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast</li> <li>Award-winning stroke care program alongside neurosurgery, urology, and orthopedics service lines</li> <li>Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgical capabilities on campus</li> <li>Bloodless medicine program and 24-hour emergency department</li> <li>RN responsibilities encompass full nursing process: assessment, medication administration, documentation, care planning and coordination, and patient/family/staff education</li> <li>Charge nurse duties assigned as needed, supporting leadership development at the bedside</li> <li>Day shift schedule; per diem engagement</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire — must be through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire or transfer date — must be through the American Heart Association</li> <li>NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 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 southeastern coast in northern Palm Beach County — a community known for its manicured neighborhoods, world-class golf, and easy access to the beaches of the Atlantic. The area offers a high quality of life with strong public and private schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a lower cost of living relative to Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the south. Palm Beach International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away, and the broader South Florida cultural scene — dining, arts, professional sports — is readily accessible.</p>