St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a part-time night-shift Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Emergency Department at Palm Beach Children's Hospital — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. This is a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment within a Level 1 Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, supported by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties. Nurses here practice at the intersection of pediatric emergency and trauma care within a 420-bed acute care institution that has anchored Palm Beach County for more than 80 years.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Part-time, night-shift engagement with scheduling that supports work-life balance
- 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, including 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
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care within Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center — the regional hub for pediatric trauma across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Level 1 Trauma Center with full acute care infrastructure including a Level III NICU and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- 420-bed acute care hospital with more than 80 years of service to the region
- Medical staff of 196 pediatricians spanning 36 pediatric subspecialties — broad consultative support immediately available
- Only dedicated children's hospital in the corridor between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, drawing a wide regional referral catchment
- RN role utilizes the full nursing process: triage, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with critical thinking at the core of every patient encounter
- Responsibilities encompass service excellence, clinical excellence, documentation, patient safety, and professional leadership development
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program required
- Active Florida Registered Nurse license required
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required at time of hire
- ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 30 days of hire or transfer
- PALS required within 30 days of hire or transfer
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) required within 30 days of hire or transfer
- TNCC required within 2 years of hire or transfer for inexperienced nurses; within 1 year for experienced nurses
- No prior experience required — new graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. The area provides access to world-class beaches, boating, and golf, alongside highly regarded public and private schools — making it an attractive destination for clinicians at any career stage. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are within easy driving distance, while the Treasure Coast to the north offers a quieter, more suburban lifestyle at a lower cost of living than South Florida's urban core.