<p>Florida Coast Medical Center — a brand-new acute care facility opening in Port Saint Lucie, Florida in September 2025 — is recruiting a Per Diem Operating Room Registered Nurse to join its inaugural surgical team. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape the culture and workflows of a state-of-the-art hospital serving the Treasure Coast region, with a surgical program spanning premier surgical care, orthopedic and spine surgery, neurosciences, cardiac, vascular, cancer, and urology. Day-shift, per diem scheduling offers flexibility while placing you at the center of a high-acuity, multi-specialty OR environment from day one.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs</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> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>New-build hospital opening September 2025 — opportunity to establish OR culture, protocols, and team dynamics from the ground up</li> <li>Multi-specialty surgical service lines: premier surgical care, orthopedic and spine, neurosciences, cardiac catheterization and heart care, vascular surgery, cancer care, and urology</li> <li>Advanced technology integrated throughout the facility, paired with a patient-centered, compassionate care model</li> <li>Nursing practice grounded in the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with critical thinking at the core</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with a stated organizational philosophy of working stronger together</li> <li>Regional referral catchment serving communities along Florida's Treasure Coast</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required</li> <li>Periop 101 program completion or comparable perioperative nursing training</li> <li>Minimum one year of RN experience, or previous Scrub Technician experience accepted in lieu</li> <li>Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association</li> <li>E-Verify work authorization eligibility required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Port Saint Lucie sits along Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for its uncrowded beaches, warm year-round climate, and outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and golf. The area offers a lower cost of living than South Florida's major metros while remaining within comfortable driving distance of West Palm Beach and the broader South Florida corridor. Strong school options, a growing healthcare infrastructure, and a family-friendly suburban character make Port Saint Lucie an appealing destination for clinicians seeking quality of life alongside professional opportunity.</p>