St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a per diem 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 with a medical staff of 196 pediatricians spanning 36 subspecialties, offering a clinically rich environment for neonatal nurses who want genuine acuity and subspecialty collaboration. The facility has anchored pediatric and neonatal care in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with night-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 and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 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
- Level III NICU within Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Level I Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center on the same campus
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care available in-house
- Medical staff of 196 pediatricians across 36 pediatric subspecialties — deep subspecialty consultation available at all times
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing institutional resources and system-level support
- Night shift; per diem scheduling
- Nursing practice grounded in the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with critical thinking at the core
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required at hire)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics — required within 90 days of hire or transfer date
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Program certification — required within 365 days of hire or transfer date
- 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 living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is known for its excellent public and private school options, low state income tax, and easy access to both Miami and Orlando — making it an attractive destination for clinicians relocating with families. Outdoor recreation ranges from world-class boating and fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway to cycling the Lake Trail and exploring the natural beauty of the Everglades just an hour to the south.