St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department on the day shift. This 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center anchors the Palm Beach Health Network and has served Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years. The facility's co-located Palm Beach Children's Hospital — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — creates a uniquely broad and high-acuity clinical environment for ER nurses who want to work at the intersection of adult and pediatric emergency and trauma care.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- 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
- Full-time, day-shift position in a high-volume emergency department at a 420-bed acute care hospital
- Level 1 Trauma Center with the full spectrum of adult emergency and trauma acuity
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — nurses work within established stroke protocols and NIH Stroke Scale workflows
- Level III NICU on campus, supporting complex neonatal cases that originate in the ED
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's: the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, staffed by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- Regional referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast — more than 80 years of community trust
- RN role utilizes the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with critical thinking at the core of every patient encounter
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required
- BLS/CPR — American Heart Association (required at hire)
- ACLS — American Heart Association (required at hire)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) — required within 30 days of hire
- NIH Stroke Scale certification — required within 60 days of hire
- PALS — required at hire or transfer for experienced nurses; within 90 days for those new to the specialty
- TNCC — required at hire or transfer for experienced nurses; within 2 years for those new to the specialty
- No prior experience required; new graduates are eligible to apply
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront dining, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and easy access to world-class beaches. Palm Beach County is one of South Florida's most desirable places to live, with strong public and private school options, a low state income tax environment, and proximity to both Miami and Orlando for weekend travel. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, golf, and the natural beauty of the Everglades and Intracoastal Waterway — all within a short drive of the hospital.