Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time PACU Registered Nurse to join its post-anesthesia care team at this 333-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. This role places you at the center of post-operative patient advocacy, delivering specialized nursing care to patients emerging from anesthesia in a facility that pairs over a century of clinical experience with cutting-edge robotic surgical technology. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates makes this an especially compelling opportunity for experienced PACU or critical care nurses ready to advance their practice.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time position with rotating schedule
- Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) at a 333-bed acute care hospital within the Palm Beach Health Network
- Direct and indirect specialized nursing care for patients recovering from anesthetic agents across a broad surgical case mix
- Patient advocacy role throughout the full post-operative experience — assessment, individualized care planning, implementation, and outcome evaluation
- Access to advanced robotic surgical technology including the MAKO and Da Vinci robotic systems, supporting a robust general surgery program
- Commission on Cancer-accredited cancer center anchored by a state-of-the-art Breast Center — reflecting the breadth and acuity of the surgical patient population
- Regional referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Over 100 years of institutional clinical experience with a culture of sophisticated, personalized care
Qualifications
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Minimum one year of PACU nursing experience required
- Minimum one year of ICU or emergency department experience required
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by the Clematis Street and CityPlace districts. The greater Palm Beach area is consistently ranked among Florida's most desirable places to live, with top-rated schools, a low state income tax environment, and easy access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, golf, and the natural beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway and nearby Everglades — making this a compelling destination for clinicians who want both professional excellence and an exceptional quality of life.