Nurse Extern- Ortho Med/Surg

Wellington Regional Medical Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, FL is offering a Nurse Extern (Ortho Med/Surg) position for Day Shift - Per Diem. The role provides exposure across departments with overtime opportunities and flexible coverage options, supervised by an RN.

The program supports professional growth through hands-on learning and teamwork, aligning with the facility’s mission to deliver safe, compassionate patient care and to expand nursing education opportunities within UHS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and ability to read, write, and understand medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills for staff and patients.
• Currently enrolled in a professional nursing education program.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Gains hands-on nursing experience under RN supervision across departments on a per diem basis.

Skills

High school diploma

Strong communication skills

Reading & writing

Medical terminology

Education

Enrollment in nursing education program

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse Extern (Ortho Med/Surg) Opportunity - Day Shift- Per Diem

This Per Diem opportunity, with the opportunity to work in several different departments throughout the facility. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.

Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision‑making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

If our core standards inspire you, Wellington Regional Medical Center is a place where your career can grow.

Here, safety is more than a priority - it's our guiding value, and we're committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what's right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Join us and become part of a community committed to excellence where caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL

What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values their profession. One of the most rewarding aspects is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Novice Nurse, Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager‑in‑training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Our nursing teams feature a top‑of‑license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Clinical Managers all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

Visit the site virtually and much more online at: www.wellingtonregional.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate including ability to read, write, and working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication skills in order to relate to staff and patients.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Enrollment in a professional nursing education program for one year.
• Letter of recommendation from faculty member of school in attendance

Role and Responsibilities

The Nurse Extern is a student enrolled in a professional nursing education program and wishes to acquire experiential learning opportunities to practice skills they have learned in their academic program under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.