Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Delray Beach, Florida

You'll direct care to set safety and infection-control standards, aiming to discharge each patient at an optimum level of care. Delray Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 20 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: Nights Full Time, Nights
Unit and setting: Psych · Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Healthbehavioral health patients
License: RN license Registered Nurse - licensed in the State of Florida.Florida RN license
Term: Permanent Full Time, NightsFull time

Do you qualify?

License: Florida RN license Registered Nurse - licensed in the State of Florida. Check your license
Certification: AHA BLS American Heart Association BLS
Certification: CPI training within 3 months of hire, then annuallyAfter hire · within 3 months of employment CPI within 3 months of employment and annually
Education: Education recognized by Florida for RN licensure Minimum: Education recognized by the State of Florida as qualification for Registered Nurse licensure.
Experience: 1-3 years behavioral health experience 1-3 years in Behavioral Health setting

Preferred

Education: BSN preferred Preferred: BSN
Experience: 1 year med/surg experience preferred 1 year Med/Surg preferred

What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $5,000
Bonus: Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid over 24 months Up to $5,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 monthsfor qualified candidates

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

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Full Time, Nights Up to $5,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months The RN provides high quality, safe, cost effective, total nursing to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided.

Education

Minimum: Education recognized by the State of Florida as qualification for Registered Nurse licensure. Preferred: BSN

Experience

1-3 years in Behavioral Health setting 1 year Med/Surg preferred

Required certification/licensure/registration

Registered Nurse - licensed in the State of Florida. American Heart Association BLS CPI within 3 months of employment and annually

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What's around it?

In Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,961/mo
Household income: $82,041/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Delray Beach, FL

NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods in Delray Beach range from vibrant, high-density walkable districts to secluded waterfront communities. Downtown and the adjoining Pineapple Grove Arts District attract young professionals and shift workers looking for modern apartments and condos within walking distance of lively Atlantic Avenue. Those seeking detached single-family homes often look toward the Lake Ida neighborhood, known for quiet residential streets and lakeside recreation, or coastal canal enclaves like Tropic Isle and Seagate. Further inland, West Delray Beach transitions into gated suburban communities and country club developments.

Neighborhoods in Delray Beach range from vibrant, high-density walkable districts to secluded waterfront communities. Downtown and the adjoining Pineapple Grove Arts District attract young professionals and shift workers looking for modern apartments and condos within walking distance of lively Atlantic Avenue.

Those seeking detached single-family homes often look toward the Lake Ida neighborhood, known for quiet residential streets and lakeside recreation, or coastal canal enclaves like Tropic Isle and Seagate. Further inland, West Delray Beach transitions into gated suburban communities and country club developments.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: thepalmbeaches.com

Getting aroundAtlantic Avenue acts as the primary east-west spine through Delray Beach, leading directly from the coastline out to Interstate 95. Commuting healthcare workers rely heavily on I-95 for regional travel connecting north to West Palm Beach medical facilities and south toward Boca Raton. While local residential neighborhoods are navigable and downtown supports a golf cart-friendly culture, traffic along Atlantic Avenue and near freeway interchanges can slow down significantly during rush hours and peak tourism periods.

Atlantic Avenue acts as the primary east-west spine through Delray Beach, leading directly from the coastline out to Interstate 95. Commuting healthcare workers rely heavily on I-95 for regional travel connecting north to West Palm Beach medical facilities and south toward Boca Raton. While local residential neighborhoods are navigable and downtown supports a golf cart-friendly culture, traffic along Atlantic Avenue and near freeway interchanges can slow down significantly during rush hours and peak tourism periods.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: pods.com Source 3: thepalmbeaches.com

Outdoors

Coastal recreation centers on two miles of Delray Municipal Beach, accommodating open-water swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and beach volleyball. Freshwater activities and boat fishing can be found inland at Lake Ida West, while nature lovers and birdwatchers frequent the elevated boardwalk trail through the Wakodahatchee Wetlands.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: thepalmbeaches.com Source 3: m.yelp.com

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Delray Beach stands apart on Florida’s southeast coast by marrying a relaxed coastal village ambiance with one of the most energetic downtown corridors in Palm Beach County. Nicknamed the 'Village by the Sea,' the city centers on Atlantic Avenue, a bustling thoroughfare running from Interstate 95 directly to two miles of municipal ocean beaches. Healthcare professionals relocating here find walkable living near the Pineapple Grove Arts District, waterside tranquility along Lake Ida and Tropic Isle, and rapid north-south access to regional healthcare hubs via I-95. Off-shift hours can be spent birdwatching at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, exploring the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, or enjoying open-air dining along brick sidewalks. The primary tradeoff comes with the city’s popularity: winter months bring heavy seasonal snowbird traffic, crowded downtown dining, and a competitive local housing landscape compared to adjacent communities like Boynton Beach. For nurses seeking an active, golf cart-friendly beach town with abundant cultural festivals and outdoor recreation, Delray Beach offers an engaging coastal lifestyle.

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As of 2026Source 1: pods.com Source 2: thepalmbeaches.com Source 3: visitflorida.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Delray Beach, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.