St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department on the night 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, and qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- 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)
- Continuing education and career development 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, night-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 and pediatric trauma acuity
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center serving Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast region
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, adding neurological emergencies to the daily case mix
- On-campus Palm Beach Children's Hospital provides 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, supported by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- Level III NICU on site, supporting high-risk neonatal cases within the referral network
- Regional referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast — more than 80 years of community trust
- Nursing practice structured around the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with an emphasis on critical thinking and patient safety
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) certification required within 30 days of hire
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 60 days of hire
- PALS — American Heart Association: experienced nurses must hold certification at hire; inexperienced nurses must obtain within 90 days of hire or transfer
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): experienced nurses must hold certification at hire or transfer; inexperienced nurses must obtain within 2 years of hire or transfer
- No prior experience required — new graduates are eligible to apply
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern 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 Florida's most desirable places to live, with highly rated public and private schools, a relatively low state income tax burden, 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.