<p>St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a per diem Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join the nursing team at a 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center with more than 80 years of service to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. This day-shift, per diem position places an RN at the center of a high-acuity, multi-specialty emergency environment that includes adult and pediatric trauma, stroke, and critical care. The facility's designation as the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando makes this a uniquely broad and clinically rich practice setting for an ER nurse seeking meaningful, complex patient care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</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> <li>Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem, day-shift position in a high-volume emergency department at a 420-bed acute care hospital</li> <li>Level 1 Trauma Center with full adult and pediatric trauma capability</li> <li>State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando</li> <li>Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with 24/7 stroke response protocols</li> <li>Level III NICU on campus, supporting a broad neonatal and pediatric referral population</li> <li>Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center: 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties, with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care</li> <li>Regional referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast — more than 80 years of community service</li> <li>RN responsibilities include triage, assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation using the full nursing process; coordination of patient care activities as assigned</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program</li> <li>Active Florida RN license required</li> <li>BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required at hire)</li> <li>ACLS certification through the American Heart Association — required within 30 days of hire or transfer</li> <li>PALS certification — required within 30 days of hire or transfer</li> <li>CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification — required within 30 days of hire or transfer</li> <li>TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): inexperienced nurses must complete within 2 years of hire or transfer; experienced nurses within 1 year of hire or transfer</li> <li>No prior experience required — new graduates are eligible to apply</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 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Palm Beach County is one of Florida's most desirable markets — combining a relatively low state income tax environment with access to world-class beaches, boating, golf, and the cultural amenities of a major metropolitan area. The region draws clinicians who want a high-acuity practice without sacrificing quality of life, and its proximity to Miami and Fort Lauderdale provides easy access to international travel and major urban centers.</p>