From 10 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
This is a Margate-area hospital whose Level III NICU is described as the only one in northern Broward County, and OR and night-shift RN roles have carried a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
Employer research, Sep 17, 2026
If you work OR or nights, the posted package includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: facebook.comRelocation assistance has been offered alongside OR RN openings, which matters if you're moving into Broward County for the job.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: facebook.comThe hospital runs a Level III NICU, described as the only one in northern Broward County, so high-acuity newborn work stays in-house.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- NICU and OR nurses: 5 of 10 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
Posted incentives include a $15,000 sign-on bonus for night shift or OR RN roles and relocation assistance for OR positions; other benefit details aren't spelled out in what we can see.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus for night shift OR RN positions
As of 2026-09-17
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance offered for OR RN positions
As of 2026-09-17
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Units hiring now
- NICUNights 13 open
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital · Margate, FL
Hospital operates the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County.
- Equipment and technology
- Level III NICU
Sources
- ORDays 12 open
- CVICU1 open
- ER1 open
- L&D1 open
- Pre admission testing1 open
- Tele1 open
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staff Teamwork and Camaraderie
- Staff widely praise peers and frontline colleagues for supportive teamwork and strong cooperation under stress.
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- Staffing Levels and Workload
- Nurses frequently cite heavy workloads, high patient assignments, supply shortages, and burnout.
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- Leadership and Support
- Feedback expresses frustration with management responsiveness, perceived favoritism, and corporate prioritization of profit.
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The hard parts
Nurses here write openly about heavy assignments, supply shortages, and burnout, and separate reviews raise frustration with management responsiveness — ask directly about your unit's current assignment numbers before you sign.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Margate, FL
Margate offers a relaxed suburban feel in Broward County, just a short drive from Fort Lauderdale's vibrant coast and the Everglades. It is a practical home base for nurses seeking a quieter residential setting with easy access to South Florida's major healthcare networks.
Browse roles in Margate- State price level · Florida
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,750/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $62,450/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HCA Florida Northwest Hospital hire new grads?
4 of 10 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
NICU (3), OR (2), CVICU (1), ER (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
Special Procedures RN
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- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
RN Labor and Delivery
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- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/2083378735345828/posts/2589102304773466
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-17
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-HCA-Florida-Northwest-Hospital-EI_IE27982.11,41.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/HCA-Florida-Northwest-Hospital-Reviews-E27982.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-17
- indeed.com/cmp/HCA-Florida-Northwest-Hospital/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-17
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