Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 30

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center workplace

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Med-Surg
License: CNA licenseFlorida-issued CNA license, or completion of first semester of Registered Nurse program
Term: Permanent

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License: Florida-issued CNA license, or completion of first semester of Registered Nurse program Check your license
Certification: BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Required: BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent. Required: High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
Also asks: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer into role date.After hire · within 90 days

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Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant certification from an approved program Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant certification from an approved program

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Sign-on bonus: $6,000

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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC) is a hospital located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and is part of the Palm Beach Health Network. The facility is owned and operated by Tenet Healthcare, a large for-profit healthcare system, with career…

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Job Shift: Nights Job Type: Full Time Up to $6,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months. The Patient Care Tech. assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the patient, and serves as a clinical preceptor to Nursing Assistants & PCT’s and is cross-trained to Unit Associate. Assists with maintenance of a safe and clean unit environment. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Delivers Exceptional Patient Experience and Customer Service

Assist in Patient Care Functions

Assist in Delivery of Indirect Patient Care Functions and Transport
Communication and Documentation of Activities
Leadership

Education

Required: High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

License

Florida-issued CNA license, or completion of first semester of Registered Nurse program

Certifications

Required: BLS certification from the American Heart Association. CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer into role date. Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant certification from an approved program

What's around it?

In Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Palm Beach Gardens, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $2,417/mo
Household income: $106,947/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

NeighborhoodsNurses and relocating professionals in Palm Beach Gardens often look at central neighborhoods along the PGA Boulevard corridor, which offer convenient access to low-maintenance condominiums, townhomes, and established single-family communities like Westwood Gardens and Meridian Park. Those seeking newer construction and master-planned amenities head west to expansive developments like Avenir, while the city's iconic gated golf enclaves—such as PGA National, BallenIsles Country Club, Mirasol, and Old Palm—cater to buyers seeking resort-level clubhouse amenities and fairway views. Neighborhoods east of I-95 provide closer access to coastal beaches and shorter drives into neighboring North Palm Beach.

Nurses and relocating professionals in Palm Beach Gardens often look at central neighborhoods along the PGA Boulevard corridor, which offer convenient access to low-maintenance condominiums, townhomes, and established single-family communities like Westwood Gardens and Meridian Park. Those seeking newer construction and master-planned amenities head west to expansive developments like Avenir, while the city's iconic gated golf enclaves—such as PGA National, BallenIsles Country Club, Mirasol, and Old Palm—cater to buyers seeking resort-level clubhouse amenities and fairway views.

Neighborhoods east of I-95 provide closer access to coastal beaches and shorter drives into neighboring North Palm Beach.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: movewithmomentum.com Source 2: palmbeachcountyhomeseeker.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundRegional highway access is centered on Interstate 95, which spans the eastern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens and allows straightforward north-south transit to regional medical facilities in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, with typical drive times hovering around twenty-one minutes. PGA Boulevard serves as the primary east-west spine connecting residential developments to retail and hospital hubs, though it experiences heavy commercial congestion during rush hours. Shift workers should also anticipate localized bottlenecks around PGA National during major winter tournament periods like the Cognizant Classic.

Regional highway access is centered on Interstate 95, which spans the eastern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens and allows straightforward north-south transit to regional medical facilities in West Palm Beach and Jupiter, with typical drive times hovering around twenty-one minutes. PGA Boulevard serves as the primary east-west spine connecting residential developments to retail and hospital hubs, though it experiences heavy commercial congestion during rush hours.

Shift workers should also anticipate localized bottlenecks around PGA National during major winter tournament periods like the Cognizant Classic.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: palmbeachcountyhomeseeker.com Source 3: thepalmbeaches.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life is dominated by world-class golf, highlighted by the championship courses at PGA National Resort—including the Tom and George Fazio-designed Champion course—along with public tee times at Sandhill Crane Golf Course. Boaters and anglers make use of marina facilities like PORT 32 along the Intracoastal waterways, while saltwater enthusiasts take a short drive east to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park for pristine Atlantic beaches and nature trails. Racquet sports are also widespread, with dedicated tennis and pickleball clubs integrated into local resorts and community centers.

Outdoor life is dominated by world-class golf, highlighted by the championship courses at PGA National Resort—including the Tom and George Fazio-designed Champion course—along with public tee times at Sandhill Crane Golf Course. Boaters and anglers make use of marina facilities like PORT 32 along the Intracoastal waterways, while saltwater enthusiasts take a short drive east to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park for pristine Atlantic beaches and nature trails.

Racquet sports are also widespread, with dedicated tennis and pickleball clubs integrated into local resorts and community centers.

Sources

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

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Living in Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens offers healthcare professionals a polished, resort-oriented lifestyle in northern Palm Beach County. Renowned as a premier golfing capital, the city is defined by lush palm-lined boulevards, upscale shopping destinations like The Gardens Mall, and sprawling country-club communities such as PGA National and BallenIsles. For nurses relocating to the area, living options range from centrally located townhomes near PGA Boulevard to expanding master-planned developments like Avenir to the west. Commuting is relatively smooth with direct links to I-95, keeping regional hospitals in West Palm Beach and Jupiter within an easy drive, though event traffic during the Cognizant Classic can slow local corridors. The outdoor life is exceptional, offering quick access to Sandhill Crane Golf, marina slips at PORT 32, and ocean recreation at nearby John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. The primary tradeoff is the city's manicured predictability; gated subdivisions and strict HOAs dominate, and vibrant urban nightlife requires a quick trip south to West Palm Beach's Clematis Street. For shift workers seeking security, green open spaces, and quiet, Palm Beach Gardens delivers a tranquil coastal suburban haven.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: movewithmomentum.com Source 2: palmbeachcountyhomeseeker.com Source 3: visitflorida.com Source 4: thepalmbeaches.com Source 5: youtube.com

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Palm Beach Gardens, FLiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Palm Beach Gardens, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.