Health First is a multi-hospital and outpatient healthcare services network that is committed to each and every one of our 1,600 nurses system-wide. We are looking for excellent nurses to join our team. See our current openings and apply online now, or call the Health First Job Line toll-free at 1.866.448.4347.

Why Choose to Work for Health First?

A Reputation of Excellence

• More than 60 years of dedication to compassionate care
• Evidence-based practice environment
• Four hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician offices, hospice, ambulatory surgery center and home care opportunities with more than 8,000 dedicated associates, including:
  • Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach — 150 beds
  • Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne — 514 beds
  • Health First's Palm Bay  Hospital, Palm Bay — 152 beds 
  • Health First's Viera Hospital, Viera — 84 beds 

Certifications and Latest Technology

• Primary Stroke Center Certified by Joint Commission
• First and only hospital system in Central Florida to have VitalWatch, an eICU (electronic Intensive Care Unit)

Competitive Pay

• Defined Clinical/Career Ladder — RN I, RN II, RN III
• National Certification pay
• Competitive, market-driven salaries
• Per diem pool
• Shift Differential Pay for second (10 percent) and third (27 percent) shifts
• Winter Team assignments available
• Relocation bonus up to $2,000 for qualified RNs

Benefits

• See details on one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in Brevard County

Career Advancement and Opportunities

• Flexibility in locations and shifts through CAREshift, an online search of open shifts throughout the system
• Variety of services, nursing fields and specialties
• Mentorship programs for new-hires
• Graduate Nurses Program including:
  • Individualized preceptorships
  • Quarterly meetings with Chief Nursing Officer and Leadership team
  • Structured didactic and Educational Assistance bonus
• Nurse Recognition programs
• Nursing Committee Opportunities including:
  • Shared Governance Model
  • Nursing Research
  • Nurse Action Team
  • Nursing Recruitment & Retention
• Yearly Associate Satisfaction Survey
• Patient Safety and Quality Hotline
• Employee Retention Hotline
• Open-door policy for all associates

Location, Location, Location

• Find out why nurses choose to live on Florida's fabulous Space Coast.