St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a licensed Paramedic to join the Emergency Room team at this 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center. This per diem, rotating-shift position places you at the center of one of Palm Beach County's most comprehensive acute care campuses — a facility that has served the region for more than 80 years and houses the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The role offers direct patient care support alongside RN-led teams in a high-acuity, technology-forward environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with rotating shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Designated Level 1 Trauma Center with full trauma service capability
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level III NICU on campus
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — co-located on campus with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care
- Pediatric medical staff of 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- Paramedic works under RN direction, providing direct patient care in accordance with recognized techniques, standards of practice, and hospital policy; also supports environmental safety, secretarial duties, and supply stocking as needed
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with access to advanced technology
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Active Florida Paramedic license required
- BLS/CPR certification — American Heart Association
- ACLS certification — American Heart Association
- CPI certification required within 30 days of hire
- PALS certification required within 180 days of hire or transfer (for inexperienced candidates)
- No prior experience required — new paramedics are welcome to apply
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Rosemary Square district. Palm Beach County is known for its excellent public and private schools, abundant outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, golf, and beach access — and a cost of living that remains more accessible than Miami to the south. The area draws clinicians who want a high-acuity practice environment without sacrificing quality of life, with easy access to both the Florida Keys and the Space Coast.