<p>Florida Coast Medical Center — a brand-new acute care facility opening in Port Saint Lucie, Florida in September 2025 — is recruiting a full-time Operating Room Registered Nurse for day-shift coverage. This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a de novo surgical program that will deliver premier surgical care, neurosciences, orthopedic and spine surgery, cardiac and vascular surgery, cancer care, and urology to the Treasure Coast region. OR nurses who want to help build a culture, establish workflows, and grow with a facility from day one will find this role uniquely compelling.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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> <li>E-Verify participating employer; eligibility for benefits determined by employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Day-shift, full-time schedule in a newly constructed operating room environment opening fall 2025</li> <li>Surgical service lines include: premier general surgery, neurosciences, orthopedic and spine surgery, cardiac catheterization and heart care, vascular surgery, cancer care, and urology</li> <li>Ground-floor hire — opportunity to participate in department build-out, protocol development, and team culture formation</li> <li>RN responsibilities span the full perioperative nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, and outcome evaluation for surgical patients</li> <li>Collaborative role supporting organization of patient care activities and demonstrating clinical leadership in the OR suite</li> <li>Serves the Treasure Coast community of Port Saint Lucie and surrounding South Florida coastal region</li> <li>Advanced technology platform combined with a patient-centered, compassionate care model</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; completion of Periop 101 or a comparable perioperative nursing training program required</li> <li>Minimum one year of RN experience, or equivalent background as a Scrub Technician</li> <li>Active Florida Registered Nurse license (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association — required</li> <li>ACLS certification through the American Heart Association — required</li> <li>PALS certification through the American Heart Association — required</li> <li>Critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate safe, quality perioperative patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Port Saint Lucie sits along Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for year-round sunshine, uncrowded beaches, world-class fishing, and a cost of living well below South Florida's major metros. The city is one of Florida's fastest-growing communities, offering strong public schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and easy access to both the Palm Beach and Orlando metro areas. For clinicians seeking a warm-weather lifestyle with genuine community roots and room to grow professionally, the Treasure Coast delivers on both counts.</p>