RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Melbourne, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring Epic proficiency, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications, and a valid FL or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required, or a total of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period based on unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Traveler will have a home base unit but may float to other units or facilities within the health system (Cape Canaveral, Holmes Regional, Palm Bay, or Viera)
• Epic EMR experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active FL state or compact RN license required — pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or relevant RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• 2 professional references from authority figures (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) within the last year required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidates who have previously worked an internal contracted position must wait at least 1 year after separation before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers — no radius restriction
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Flu vaccine required between 10/31 and 3/31; medical and religious exemptions accepted
• Time and attendance tracked via Kronos using a badge swipe system
• Free parking provided with a decal issued at orientation
• Scrub dress code: solid color required — tops and bottoms must match; no logos or prints permitted