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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
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
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