<p>St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Level III NICU, operating within Palm Beach Children's Hospital — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. This night-shift position places you inside a 420-bed Level I Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, supported by 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties. The role carries a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates, making it one of the stronger incentive packages in the South Florida market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 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; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts</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>Level III NICU — highest-acuity neonatal designation, managing the most critically ill and premature neonates</li> <li>Full-time, night-shift schedule</li> <li>Embedded within Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center — the sole dedicated children's hospital in the corridor between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando</li> <li>420-bed acute care hospital with more than 80 years of service to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast</li> <li>Level I Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center on the same campus</li> <li>Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the breadth of subspecialty infrastructure supporting the facility</li> <li>Pediatric medical staff of 196 physicians spanning 36 subspecialties — robust consultative support for complex NICU cases</li> <li>24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma services on site</li> <li>RN practice follows the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, with active participation in care coordination and patient care activity organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program required</li> <li>Active Florida RN license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required at hire)</li> <li>NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics — required within 90 days of hire or transfer date</li> <li>S.T.A.B.L.E. Program certification — required within 365 days of hire or transfer date</li> <li>No prior experience required; new graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, offering year-round warm weather, miles of beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. The city provides a lower cost of living relative to Miami while remaining within easy reach of Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, making it an attractive base for clinicians who want urban amenities without the density of South Florida's largest metros. Top-rated public and private schools, a growing healthcare corridor, and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic beaches round out a lifestyle that draws both early-career and experienced nurses alike.</p>