PCU Registered Nurse
Melbourne, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a current FL or compact RN license and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role with a patient ratio of 1:5
• Work schedule is night shift, 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 07:15
• Required to work every other weekend or a total of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period, determined by unit needs
• Travelers will have a home base but may float to other units and locations within the Health First system
• Special procedures include managing Heparin and Cardizem drips at a straight rate
• Epic EMR is used and prior Epic experience is required
• No on-call requirement
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Duties include providing advanced monitoring and care for progressive care patients and administering specialized IV drips
• Team-oriented environment with floating expected between designated hospital sites
• Orientation includes completion of facility modules through the LMS system
• Timekeeping is managed through Kronos with badge swipe
• Free parking is provided with a decal issued at orientation
• Dress code requires scrubs of any solid color, no mixing colors, logos, or prints
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Holiday and time-off requests must be submitted during the initial consideration, and cannot be changed after the interview
• Travel pairs are accepted but schedule alignment is not guaranteed

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year recent PCU or similar acute care experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Prior experience with Epic EMR required
• Two recent references from a manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director within the last year
• Must be available for lab work within 72 hours of offer
• Annual flu vaccination required between 10/31-3/31 with limited exemptions
• Applicants must not have worked an internal contracted position at Health First within the past year
• Candidates must not have attended educational institutions specified by the employer

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts