<p>St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Seasonal (Per Diem) Registered Nurse to join its Operating Room team at this 420-bed Level I Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center. This is a day-shift, per diem engagement at one of Palm Beach County's most comprehensive acute care campuses — a facility that has anchored regional healthcare for more than 80 years and houses the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Nurses here work within a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment that supports both clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem / seasonal engagement with day-shift scheduling</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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>420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast</li> <li>Designated Level I Trauma Center with 24/7 trauma surgical capability</li> <li>State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center</li> <li>Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center</li> <li>Level III NICU on campus</li> <li>Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties and 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing broad regional referral volume and subspecialty support</li> <li>OR nursing role encompasses full nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, and outcome evaluation across a high-acuity surgical patient population</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with leadership and patient care coordination responsibilities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required</li> <li>BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required at time of hire)</li> <li>ACLS and PALS certification required within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred; new graduates with relevant clinical training will be considered</li> <li>Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to coordinate patient care activities in a fast-paced surgical environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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 Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is home to top-rated public and private schools, world-class golf, boating, and beaches, all within a short drive of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and the absence of a state income tax makes Florida an attractive destination for relocating clinicians.</p>