<p>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 full-time night-shift Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). PBGMC has been the regional leader in cardiac care for over 50 years — it was the first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery — making this CVICU a high-acuity, high-skill environment with genuine clinical depth. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced critical care RN who wants to practice at the center of a robust cardiac program in one of Florida's most desirable coastal communities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</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 nights position in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)</li> <li>199-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast — part of the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County</li> <li>Flagship cardiac program: first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery; recognized regional leader in cardiac care for more than 50 years</li> <li>Award-winning stroke care and dedicated neurosurgery service line</li> <li>Additional specialty services: urology, orthopedics, robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, and bloodless medicine program</li> <li>24-hour emergency department on campus</li> <li>RN responsibilities encompass the full nursing process — assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation — with charge duties assigned as needed</li> <li>Directs and coordinates care of assigned personnel within the unit</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Florida RN state license required upon hire</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire — must be through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire or transfer date — must be through the American Heart Association</li> <li>NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date</li> <li>Critical care or cardiovascular ICU nursing experience strongly aligned with the unit's acuity and scope</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Beach Gardens sits along Florida's southeastern coast in northern Palm Beach County — a community known for its manicured neighborhoods, world-class golf, and easy access to the Atlantic. The area offers a high quality of life with excellent public and private schools, abundant waterfront recreation, and a lower cost of living relative to Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the south. Palm Beach International Airport is minutes away, and the broader Treasure Coast region provides a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle that consistently attracts healthcare professionals seeking sun, space, and coastal living.</p>