Delray Medical Center — a 536-bed, state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Delray Beach, Florida — is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Surgical Inpatient unit on the day shift. This is a high-acuity, high-volume environment within one of southern Palm Beach County's most comprehensive acute care campuses, offering new graduates and experienced nurses alike a platform for clinical growth across a broad surgical patient population. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available for qualified candidates, signaling genuine investment in the nurses who join this team.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Full-time, day-shift position with work-life balance as an organizational priority
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support through continuing education 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
- 536-bed acute care hospital spanning a 30-acre campus, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years
- State-designated Level I Trauma Center — one of the highest-acuity designations available in Florida
- Surgical inpatient unit embedded within a full-service campus offering advanced cardiac and vascular services, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and bariatric/weight-loss surgery
- Day-shift, full-time schedule
- RN assumes full accountability for care coordination, nursing process integration, patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control from admission through discharge
- Medical staff of over 700 physicians and a workforce of more than 1,700 employees providing robust interdisciplinary support
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on campus — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Fair Oaks Pavilion on campus: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit, expanding the breadth of patient populations and clinical exposure
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing regional referral depth and system-level resources
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida (or education recognized by Florida as qualifying for RN licensure)
- BSN preferred; associate-degree RNs meeting Florida licensure requirements are eligible
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- For telemetry and higher-acuity unit assignments: AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and basic EKG interpretation are additionally required
- New graduates are eligible — no prior RN experience required
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region that consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live in the state. The city offers a walkable downtown arts district, award-winning beaches, year-round warm weather, and a cost of living that remains accessible relative to neighboring Miami. Proximity to Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale means access to major airports, professional sports, world-class dining, and cultural institutions, while Delray Beach itself maintains a distinct small-city character that draws both young professionals and established families.