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.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- 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
- New-build hospital opening September 2025 — opportunity to establish OR culture, protocols, and team dynamics from the ground up
- Multi-specialty surgical service lines: premier surgical care, orthopedic and spine, neurosciences, cardiac catheterization and heart care, vascular surgery, cancer care, and urology
- Advanced technology integrated throughout the facility, paired with a patient-centered, compassionate care model
- Nursing practice grounded in the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with critical thinking at the core
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with a stated organizational philosophy of working stronger together
- Regional referral catchment serving communities along Florida's Treasure Coast
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required
- Periop 101 program completion or comparable perioperative nursing training
- Minimum one year of RN experience, or previous Scrub Technician experience accepted in lieu
- Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association
- E-Verify work authorization eligibility required
About the Community
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.