St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical unit — days shift, with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates. This 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center anchors the Palm Beach Health Network and has served Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years, offering Med-Surg nurses a high-acuity, resource-rich environment with genuine pathways for professional advancement.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Full-time, day-shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 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 support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast region
- Designated Level 1 Trauma Center with 24/7 trauma capability
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level III NICU on campus
- Home to Palm Beach Children's Hospital — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties and 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma services
- Med-Surg RN responsibilities include full nursing process: assessment (physical, skin, pain, fall risk, medications, discharge planning), plan-of-care development and implementation, patient and family education, and ongoing evaluation of patient response to interventions
- Collaborative team environment with expectation of demonstrated leadership and coordination of patient care activities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; no prior experience 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
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in the heart of Palm Beach County — a region known for year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village arts district. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to Miami while remaining within an hour's drive of Fort Lauderdale and roughly 70 miles north of Miami, making it an attractive base for clinicians who want urban amenities without the density of South Florida's largest metros. Excellent public and private schools, abundant waterfront recreation, and a strong healthcare economy round out the lifestyle appeal.