Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, a 199-bed acute care hospital and cornerstone of the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County, is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). PBGMC has led cardiac care in the region for over 50 years — it was the first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery — and continues to operate at the forefront of complex cardiovascular and critical care. This per diem, rotating position offers experienced critical care nurses a high-acuity environment backed by a full-service acute care campus and a nationally recognized cardiac program.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- CVICU role within a 199-bed acute care hospital that has anchored cardiac care in Palm Beach County for more than five decades
- First hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery; recognized regional leader in cardiac services
- Per diem, rotating schedule providing flexibility across shifts
- RN coordinates and delivers safe, evidence-based patient care using the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Directs and coordinates care of assigned personnel; performs charge nurse duties as assigned
- Broader campus service lines include award-winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, bloodless medicine, and a 24-hour emergency department
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network — the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County — providing access to a broad referral base and subspecialty collaboration
- Serves Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast communities
Qualifications
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) state license required upon hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire — must be through the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire or transfer date — must be through the American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date
- Prior critical care or cardiovascular nursing experience appropriate to CVICU-level acuity
About the Community
Palm Beach Gardens sits along Florida's southeastern coast in northern Palm Beach County, offering year-round sunshine, world-class golf, and easy access to the beaches of the Atlantic. The area combines a relaxed, resort-style lifestyle with a thriving dining, arts, and cultural scene, while remaining within a short drive of West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and the region's top-rated schools and outdoor amenities make it a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage.