St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics unit. This 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center is a cornerstone of the Palm Beach Health Network and has served Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years. The MS/Ortho RN role offers a structured day-shift schedule, a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, and the clinical depth of a facility that houses a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level III NICU, and the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- 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)
- 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
- Full-time, day-shift position on the Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics unit
- 420-bed acute care hospital with an 80-plus year history serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Designated Level 1 Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level III NICU on campus
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — provides 24/7 pediatric emergency and trauma care with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, offering broad system resources and subspecialty referral infrastructure
- RN responsibilities span the full nursing process: assessment (physical, skin, pain, fall risk, medications, discharge needs), individualized plan of care development, patient and family education, intervention evaluation, and leadership in organizing patient care activities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program required
- Active Florida RN license (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association — required at hire
- ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 60 days of hire
- EKG competency required
- No prior experience required — new graduates are welcome to apply
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Palm Beach County is known for its excellent public and private school options, easy access to the beaches of the Treasure Coast, and proximity to Miami and Fort Lauderdale — both within roughly an hour's drive. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and the absence of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value for relocating clinicians.