St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a part-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. This 420-bed Level I 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 ER sits within a campus that includes a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level III NICU, and Palm Beach Children's Hospital — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — giving ER nurses daily exposure to a genuinely broad, high-acuity patient mix across adult and pediatric populations.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Part-time employment with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Career development and 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
- 420-bed acute care hospital operating as a verified Level I Trauma Center — the highest trauma designation — serving Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast region
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, requiring NIH Stroke Scale proficiency from all ER nurses
- Level III NICU on campus, contributing to a high-acuity neonatal and pediatric referral volume
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital co-located on campus — the sole dedicated children's hospital in the corridor between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — staffed by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- Day-shift, part-time schedule
- Nursing practice structured around the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with an emphasis on critical thinking, patient safety, and documentation standards
- More than 80 years of community presence; established regional referral catchment across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
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 — inexperienced nurses must obtain within 90 days of hire or transfer; experienced nurses must hold certification at time of hire or transfer
- TNCC — 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 anchored by the Kravis Center and Norton Museum of Art, and easy access to world-class beaches. The city combines a low state income-tax environment with a cost of living that remains more accessible than Miami to the south, while placing nurses within commuting distance of the broader South Florida metropolitan area. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, and the natural beauty of the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee region, making this a compelling destination for clinicians who want both professional intensity and quality of life.