Delray Medical Center — a 536-bed, state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Delray Beach, Florida — is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Critical Care Unit (CCU) on the day shift. This is a high-acuity environment embedded within a comprehensive acute care campus that includes advanced cardiac and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, and the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County. Nurses here work alongside 700+ physicians across a 30-acre campus that has served southern Palm Beach County for more than 40 years.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Full-time, day-shift position with a schedule designed to support work-life balance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support through 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
- Critical Care Unit (CCU) within a 536-bed acute care hospital — one of the largest facilities in southern Palm Beach County
- State-designated Level I Trauma Center with full trauma activation capability
- Advanced cardiac and vascular service line, neurosciences program, orthopedics, and emergency care — all on campus
- Fair Oaks Pavilion: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit co-located on campus
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital: the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Weight-loss surgery program rounding out a broad surgical and specialty service mix
- Medical staff of 700+ physicians and a workforce of over 1,700 employees across a 30-acre campus
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing regional referral depth and institutional support
- Day-shift schedule; full-time engagement with age-diverse patient population across critical care acuity levels
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida (or eligibility to obtain); education must meet Florida State Board of Nursing requirements
- BSN preferred
- BLS certification required; ACLS and Basic EKG certification required where applicable to CCU scope
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
- Prior clinical experience in critical care or a related area of expertise preferred
- Demonstrated ability to adapt care delivery across varied age-specific patient populations
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region that consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live in the state. The city offers a walkable downtown, award-winning beaches, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and year-round warm weather that draws both residents and visitors. Palm Beach County's public and private school options are strong, and the area's cost of living, while higher than Florida's rural markets, remains competitive relative to comparable coastal metros. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are both within an hour's drive, providing access to major airports, professional sports, and a full range of urban amenities.