St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time, night-shift Emergency Room Registered Nurse to join its high-acuity team at a 420-bed Level I Trauma Center that has anchored Palm Beach County's emergency and trauma care for more than 80 years. This role sits at the intersection of adult and pediatric emergency medicine — the campus houses Palm Beach Children's Hospital, the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, giving ER nurses exposure to a uniquely broad patient population. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates makes this one of the more competitive RN recruitment packages in South Florida.
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; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- 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 the Emergency Department of a 420-bed acute care hospital
- Level I Trauma Center 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 — high-acuity neurological emergencies are a core part of the case mix
- Level III NICU on campus, supporting a full continuum of neonatal and pediatric critical care
- Co-located with Palm Beach Children's Hospital, staffed by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando
- RN responsibilities encompass the full nursing process: triage, assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation across the adult and pediatric emergency spectrum
- Facility has served the region for more than 80 years, with an established referral network across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; new graduates are eligible — no prior experience required
- Active Florida Registered Nurse license, or eligibility to obtain
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required at hire)
- ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 30 days of hire or transfer
- CPI certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer
- PALS required within 30 days of hire or transfer
- TNCC required within 2 years of hire or transfer for inexperienced nurses; within 1 year for experienced nurses
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in the heart of Palm Beach County — a region known for year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village arts district. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to Miami while maintaining easy access to South Florida's full cultural and recreational amenities, including the Intracoastal Waterway, the Palm Beach International Airport, and proximity to both Miami and Orlando. Families are drawn to the area's strong school options and outdoor lifestyle, making it a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.