<p>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 Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit on the night shift. This is a high-acuity community hospital environment with subspecialty depth rarely found outside a major academic center, including advanced cardiac and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, and the county's only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 makes this one of the stronger entry points for RNs seeking to build a telemetry career in South Florida's Palm Beach market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with night-shift scheduling</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>CME and career development support including continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years</li> <li>State-designated Level I Trauma Center — the highest trauma designation in Florida</li> <li>MS Telemetry unit requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and basic EKG interpretation</li> <li>Advanced cardiac and vascular service line, orthopedics, neurosciences, and emergency care on campus</li> <li>Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital: the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County</li> <li>Fair Oaks Pavilion: dedicated 53-bed adult inpatient psychiatry unit</li> <li>Weight-loss surgery program and full outpatient rehabilitation services on site</li> <li>Medical staff of over 700 physicians and a workforce of more than 1,700 employees</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network — regional referral catchment across southern Palm Beach County</li> <li>Night-shift position with full integration into interdisciplinary care teams across a high-acuity, multi-specialty campus</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida (or eligibility to obtain); education must meet Florida State Board of Nursing requirements for RN licensure</li> <li>BSN preferred; associate-degree RNs meeting Florida licensure standards are eligible</li> <li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association — required for telemetry unit placement</li> <li>Basic EKG interpretation competency required for this telemetry assignment</li> <li>New graduates are eligible; no prior experience required per posted qualifications</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Delray Beach sits along Florida's Atlantic coast in southern Palm Beach County — a community consistently recognized for its walkable downtown, vibrant arts scene, and some of the most accessible beachfront in the state. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to Miami to the south while maintaining easy access to the cultural and professional amenities of the broader South Florida metro. Year-round warm weather, water recreation, and proximity to both Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach make Delray Beach a compelling destination for nurses relocating from colder climates or seeking a permanent home in one of Florida's most livable coastal communities.</p>