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 Surgical/Orthopedics unit on the night shift. This is a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment within a 30-acre acute care campus that has served southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years, offering RNs genuine clinical depth across orthopedics, neurosciences, cardiac and vascular surgery, and trauma. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 makes this an especially compelling opportunity for qualified candidates ready to grow within a large, well-resourced health network.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Full-time, permanent employment with a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and 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
- Full-time nights on a dedicated Surgical/Orthopedics unit within a 536-bed acute care hospital
- State-designated Level I Trauma Center — one of the highest-acuity designations available in Florida
- Specialized service lines include advanced cardiac and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and bariatric/weight-loss surgery
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on campus — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Fair Oaks Pavilion: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit co-located on campus, supporting complex comorbid patient populations
- Medical staff of over 700 physicians across specialties; total workforce exceeding 1,700 employees
- 30-acre campus serving the full southern Palm Beach County referral catchment for over four decades
- RN role encompasses full nursing process: assessment, care coordination, patient/family education, discharge planning, safety, infection control, and quality improvement
- Age-specific competency expected across varied adult patient populations
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network — a multi-facility system offering internal transfer and advancement pathways
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida (or eligibility to obtain); education must meet Florida State Board of Nursing requirements
- BSN preferred
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- No prior RN experience required — new graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply
- Demonstrated ability to adapt clinical care to varied age-specific patient populations
- Commitment to infection control standards, standard precautions, and environmental safety protocols
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region that consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live in the state. The city offers a walkable downtown arts district, award-winning beaches, year-round warm weather, and a cost of living that compares favorably to Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the south. Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and the broader South Florida metro are all within easy reach, providing access to major airports, professional sports, world-class dining, and a wide range of public and private school options for families.