<p>St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its ICU Stepdown unit — a high-acuity environment within a 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center that has anchored Palm Beach County's regional healthcare network for more than 80 years. The facility carries designations as a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and houses a Level III NICU, placing this RN role at the intersection of complex adult and specialty care. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates makes this an especially competitive opportunity for experienced and new-graduate nurses alike.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>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>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, day-shift schedule in the ICU Stepdown unit</li> <li>420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast</li> <li>Level 1 Trauma Center with state designation as a Pediatric Trauma Referral Center</li> <li>Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — high-acuity neurological patient volume</li> <li>Level III NICU on campus</li> <li>Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's is 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 care</li> <li>RN responsibilities encompass the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation using critical thinking skills, with coordination of patient care activities</li> <li>Institution has served the region for more than 80 years — established referral network and stable patient census</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 structured onboarding</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 Atlantic coast in the heart of Palm Beach County — a region known for year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. The area offers easy access to world-class beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, and major airports, while maintaining a lower cost of living than Miami to the south. Families benefit from strong public and private school options, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, cycling, and golf virtually every month of the year.</p>