<p>Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Surgical Step Down unit — a high-acuity, post-surgical environment within a 536-bed, state-designated Level I Trauma Center serving southern Palm Beach County. This day-shift position sits inside one of the region's most comprehensive acute care campuses, offering RNs exposure to a broad surgical and step-down patient population backed by robust subspecialty support. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for qualified candidates ready to advance their careers in a nationally recognized facility.</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: 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>Full-time, day-shift schedule on a Surgical Step Down unit</li> <li>536-bed acute care hospital spanning a 30-acre campus with over 1,700 employees and a medical staff of 700 physicians</li> <li>State-designated Level I Trauma Center serving southern Palm Beach County — more than 40 years of regional service</li> <li>Advanced cardiac and vascular services, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and bariatric/weight-loss surgery on campus</li> <li>Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on site — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County</li> <li>Fair Oaks Pavilion: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit co-located on campus</li> <li>RN assumes full coordination of patient experience using the nursing process, integrating safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control standards</li> <li>Telemetry and higher-acuity unit nurses supported with ACLS and basic EKG interpretation requirements, reflecting the clinical depth of the environment</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network — a multi-facility system providing institutional resources and career mobility</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida (or education recognized by Florida as qualifying for RN licensure)</li> <li>BSN preferred; associate-degree RNs meeting Florida licensure standards are eligible</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS certification required</li> <li>ACLS (AHA) certification and basic EKG interpretation required for telemetry and higher-acuity unit assignments</li> <li>No prior experience required — new graduates are welcome to apply</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to adapt care approach across varied patient age groups</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a community consistently recognized for its walkable downtown, vibrant arts scene, white-sand beaches, and year-round warm climate. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with highly rated public and private schools, abundant outdoor recreation including boating, golf, and cycling, and easy access to the broader amenities of Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and Florida's absence of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value to any compensation package.</p>