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Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity – Day Shift

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235‑bed acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.

Wellington Regional has provided high‑quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, we remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of our growing community.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation, and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Our nursing teams feature a top‑of‑license approach, utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs, and Clinical Managers all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

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To learn more about the Registered Nurse position before applying, please contact Wendy Russell, Nurse Recruiter at  by email or by phone at (561) 798‑8635.

As a Wellington Regional employee, you will be part of a first‑class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Educational assistance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with many free CEU courses

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an RN is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families when they are most vulnerable. You are never alone; you are part of a nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics.

Opportunities to grow, learn, and advance your career through our Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager‑in‑training programs and nursing executive track are available. We offer robust continuing education options and skills‑diversification opportunities to help you succeed and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, among others, across the U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Visit  for more information.

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program.
• Prefer one year full‑time or three years part‑time experience in an acute care setting.
• BLS (current upon hire).
• ACLS and/or required specialty training or course completion (or obtained within three months of employment) in the required specialty.
• Current Florida nursing license.
• Must successfully pass any pre‑employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. Patient‑centered care forms the foundation for all nursing activities. Demonstrates service excellence standards at all times. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calls a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes the stroke alert process. Assists the ICU nurse with telemedicine consult and physician examination, evaluation, and transport of inpatient stroke alert to and from CT scan.

Performs and documents the NIHSS and bedside swallow, assists with preparation of patients for endovascular treatment as indicated. Provides care for stroke patients on the unit. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual eight‑hour online training.