<p>Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, a 199-bed acute care hospital and flagship of the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Telemetry unit on a day shift schedule. This is a direct-care RN role with charge nurse responsibilities, embedded in a facility recognized for cardiac care leadership — the first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery — and supported by a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates. The position offers a structured clinical environment with interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice tools, and a clear pathway for professional development in a high-acuity community hospital setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</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>Continuing education and career development 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>Full-time, day shift position on a dedicated Telemetry unit</li> <li>199-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for over 50 years</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network — the largest health care network in Palm Beach County</li> <li>Nationally recognized cardiac care program; first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery</li> <li>Award-winning stroke care program with NIHSS competency integrated into nursing practice</li> <li>Comprehensive service lines: neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, bloodless medicine, and a 24-hour emergency department</li> <li>RN responsibilities include full nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation), medication administration including blood and blood products, interdisciplinary care planning, and charge nurse duties as assigned</li> <li>Evidence-based medicine tools integrated into care coordination workflows</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model with coordinated ancillary department support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Florida RN license required upon hire</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire — must be through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire or transfer date — American Heart Association only</li> <li>NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer date</li> <li>Competency with telemetry monitoring, skin integrity assessment, fall risk assessment, and pain management protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Beach Gardens is a well-planned, upscale coastal city in northern Palm Beach County, consistently ranked among Florida's most desirable places to live for its safety, top-rated schools, and quality of life. Residents enjoy year-round warm weather, proximity to world-class beaches, championship golf courses, and the cultural and dining amenities of the broader Palm Beach metro area. The Treasure Coast corridor to the north adds outdoor recreation, waterways, and a relaxed pace that complements the area's suburban polish — making this an attractive destination for clinicians seeking both professional excellence and an exceptional lifestyle.</p>