Emergency care
Emergency department in St. Lucie
When it comes to an emergency, you need expert care you can rely on.
The emergency room (ER) at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital provides high-quality care for many types of medical emergencies. Our physicians, nurses and technicians work with compassion and precision, to diagnose and treat your medical condition.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Services our ER offers
Our ER spans 16,000 square feet with 26 private rooms. We offer some of the most advanced medical equipment for examining, diagnosing, treating and stabilizing individuals with a wide range of conditions.
Our emergency facility
When you choose our hospital for your emergency care, you gain access to a facility that offers:
- 24/7 emergency care
- Access to our Fast Track ER
- In-house diagnostic imaging and laboratory services
- Senior-friendly emergency care
Care for chest pain
We are proud to provide advanced cardiac services to all ER individuals with heart attack symptoms, including chest pain.
Stroke care
When it comes to a stroke, every second matters to ensure you have the best chances of a positive outcome. Our emergency care team is standing by 24/7, prepared to provide lifesaving treatment for individuals exhibiting signs of a stroke.
Because of our dedication to stroke care and our positive outcomes, we have earned the certification of Primary Stroke Center as designated by The Joint Commission.
Fast Track ER
Our Fast Track ER strives to minimize wait times by offering a full range of emergency services for less urgent cases that still require prompt care.
The Fast Track ER is not a walk-in clinic but an extension of our main emergency department where we treat minor illnesses and injuries. You can still use the same entrance for the Fast Track ER as you would for our main emergency department.
You may become assigned to our Fast Track ER if your symptoms are considered less urgent during the triage process. While in our Fast Track ER, you will be seen by a qualified medical professional — defined as a doctor of medicine (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), physician assistant (PA) or advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP).
However, if your condition should become more serious, we can quickly administer a higher level of care and even admit you to the hospital.
The Fast Track ER is open daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm.
Common conditions we treat in our Fast Track ER
Common conditions that may be designated to receive care in our Fast Track ER include:
- Back pain
- Bites, stings and allergic reactions
- Burning or infrequent urination
- Constipation
- Coughs
- Cuts
- Diarrhea
- Ear pain
- Rashes
- Smaller wounds
- Sore throats
Senior-friendly emergency care
Our doctors, nurses and emergency department staff are trained to be able to better communicate with and coordinate care for seniors to ensure their comfort while they are in our care. Some elements of our senior-friendly emergency care services include:
- Dedicated rooms equipped with aromatherapy services, special lighting, handrails, extra seating and white boards with large writing to communicate the plan of care
- Education on our electronic medical records and one-on-one help to sign up
- Help scheduling necessary follow-up care with a primary care physician
- Pocket card for medications and allergies
- "Senior bands" provided upon arrival to identify you and ensure you receive all the benefits of our senior emergency care services
Frequently asked questions
To best help you, we have consolidated a list of answers to common questions we receive about our emergency care.
Are there other ER locations available?
In addition to the ER at our main campus, we also offer a freestanding ER: HCA Florida Darwin Square Emergency. This location offers the expert emergency care you would expect to receive at our main ER, while providing you with another convenient location in Port St. Lucie.
Our freestanding ER offers expert emergency treatment and advanced on-site diagnostic services, including imaging and laboratory testing.
When should I visit the ER?
We understand it can be difficult to know whether you should go to the ER or wait for your doctor's office to open. However, we want you to feel secure about your choice for care.
There are a wide range of symptoms that may indicate you need to visit the ER, including:
- Back pain
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Concussion
- Flu
- Side pain
- Stomach pain
- Trouble breathing
If you are unsure if your symptoms require an ER visit, you can speak to a nurse 24/7 by calling our Consult-A-Nurse® team at (844) 706-8773.
What should I expect at the ER?
When you get to the ER, one of our triage nurses will medically screen, evaluate and stabilize you to assess your symptoms and vital signs. Next, a registration clerk will collect your insurance card (if available) and other information.
If you have a severe, life-threatening illness or injury, you will be treated first. Otherwise, you will be treated in the order you arrive.
Before discharge, we encourage you to ask our emergency care teams any questions you have. It is also useful for you to keep all of your paperwork, discharge information and medicines or prescriptions together after you leave the ER.
After discharge, our emergency department staff will reach out to your primary care provider to ensure they are updated on your care.
What should I bring to the ER?
When coming to the ER, we recommend you bring:
- A list of known allergies
- A list of medicines you currently take
- A responsible adult or phone number for someone to contact
- Copies of results from recent medical tests, if available
- Personal care preferences and restrictions
How do I stay updated on wait times in the ER?
When it comes to emergency services, our goal is to continually work toward enhancing the care you receive, while reducing our wait times. This ensures you get the support you need, when you need it most.
Our wait times are updated every 30 minutes and are available on our website.
To find out the wait times of the HCA Florida ER nearest to you, check the top of our website or text "ER" to 32222.
Note: Message and data rates may apply. ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only.
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