<p>A Step-Down Unit RN opportunity is open in West Palm Beach, Florida, within a large, established acute care health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationwide. This bedside nursing role places you on a progressive care unit where critical thinking, hemodynamic monitoring, and coordinated patient management are central to daily practice. The position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 based on experience — a strong immediate incentive for both new graduates and experienced nurses ready to advance their careers in one of Florida's most desirable coastal markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $15,000, amount based on experience level</li> <li>Access to system-wide employee resources, tools, and professional development support</li> <li>Career pathway development and advancement opportunities within a large multi-hospital enterprise</li> <li>Employer participation in E-Verify; compliant employment practices under all applicable federal, state, and local laws</li> <li>Religious and medical exemption process available for applicable vaccination requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Step-Down (progressive care) unit providing intermediate-level monitoring and care between ICU and general medical-surgical floors</li> <li>RN scope encompasses the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care</li> <li>Responsibility for coordinating and organizing patient care activities as assigned</li> <li>Patient population requires Basic EKG interpretation, stroke recognition, and critical care competency</li> <li>Trauma-level exposure supported by required TNCC certification within 18 months of hire</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled health system with top-tier medical specialists and tailored service lines at the local facility level</li> <li>Supported by a broader enterprise infrastructure including revenue cycle management and value-based care platforms</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required</li> <li>No prior experience required — new graduates are eligible and supported through a structured certification onboarding timeline</li> <li>BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association — required at hire</li> <li>ACLS (AHA) — required within 90 days of hire for inexperienced RNs</li> <li>NIH Stroke Certification — required within 60 days of hire or transfer</li> <li>PALS — required within 90 days of hire or transfer</li> <li>Basic EKG, Critical Care Course, and Trauma Course — required within 6 months for inexperienced RNs</li> <li>TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) — required within 18 months of hire or transfer</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, and a vibrant downtown arts and dining scene along Clematis Street and CityPlace. The area provides an exceptional quality of life with access to top-rated schools, a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Miami, and proximity to the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and Orlando — all within a few hours' drive. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, golf, and cycling virtually every month of the year, making West Palm Beach a compelling destination for nurses seeking both professional growth and an enviable lifestyle.</p>