<p>West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — the only Level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County. This night-shift position places you at the center of a high-acuity neonatal program within a well-established regional health network that has served southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, paid over 24 months.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package</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; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts</li> <li>Career development and continuing education 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>Only Level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County — highest-acuity neonatal designation in the region</li> <li>Night-shift schedule, full-time position</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, a multi-facility regional system with deep community roots</li> <li>Women's and children's services integrated within the same campus, supporting a comprehensive perinatal care continuum</li> <li>Two 24-hour emergency centers on campus — one at the main hospital, one in Coconut Creek — providing broad acute care support</li> <li>Additional hospital service lines include general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, and a state-of-the-art breast imaging center</li> <li>Nursing practice governed by the Florida State Nurse Practice Act and grounded in evidence-based standards</li> <li>Electronic health record documentation with timely order and test-result review built into the workflow</li> <li>RN responsibilities include direct patient care, administration of specialized neonatal nursing interventions, and direction and supervision of assigned unit personnel</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Florida RN license required</li> <li>Associate degree from an accredited nursing program required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Current American Heart Association BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required</li> <li>Minimum one year of licensed nursing experience in a NICU setting preferred</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity neonatal patient populations and evidence-based neonatal nursing practice</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Boca Raton sits along Florida's southeastern coast in Palm Beach County — a community known for its excellent public and private schools, low crime, and an exceptional quality of life that draws families and professionals alike. The area offers year-round warm weather, Atlantic Ocean beaches, world-class dining, and easy access to both Fort Lauderdale and Miami, placing major cultural, entertainment, and airport infrastructure within a short drive. For clinicians seeking a high-acuity specialty role without sacrificing lifestyle, southern Palm Beach County consistently ranks among Florida's most desirable places to live and practice.</p>