St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This 420-bed Level I Trauma Center anchors the Palm Beach Health Network and has served Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years — offering PACU nurses a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment backed by one of the most comprehensive hospital campuses between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, paid over 24 months.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Full-time employment with rotating shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 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
- PACU role within a 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Level I Trauma Center with full-spectrum surgical and trauma post-anesthesia volume
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center — PACU nurses manage both adult and pediatric post-operative patients
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, adding neurological post-procedure cases to the PACU case mix
- Level III NICU on campus, supporting a broad neonatal and pediatric surgical service line
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's is the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando; pediatric medical staff includes 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care integrated into the campus
- Rotating shift schedule supporting continuous PACU coverage across a high-volume surgical program
- Nursing practice grounded in the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with critical thinking as the clinical standard
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required
- PACU experience preferred
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required at hire)
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (required within 90 days of hire)
- PALS certification through the American Heart Association (required within 90 days of hire)
- NIH Stroke Certification required within 60 days of hire
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is one of Florida's most desirable places to live, with top-rated public and private schools, no state income tax, and easy access to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Florida Keys. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, golf, and the natural beauty of the Everglades and Intracoastal Waterway — all within a short drive of home.