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.
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 support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 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
- 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
- Award-winning stroke care program alongside neurosurgery, urology, and orthopedics service lines
- Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgical capabilities on campus
- Bloodless medicine program and 24-hour emergency department
- RN responsibilities encompass 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 schedule; per diem engagement
Qualifications
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (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
About the Community
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.