PCU RN
Melbourne, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PCU RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and a FL or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting providing telemetry and stepdown level care
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Required to work every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirement to other units within the hospital system, including Cape Canaveral, Holmes Regional, Palm Bay, or Viera locations
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown units required
• Skills in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia management required
• Experience with chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen administration required
• Two supervisory references (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) dated within the last year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and stepdown level nursing care to cardiac, renal, neurological, and GI patient populations
• Responsible for cardiac drip management (no titration), heparin protocols, and IV insulin protocols
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Flu vaccine required 10/31-3/31 with medical or religious exemptions only
• Scrubs may be any color but tops and bottoms must match, with no logos or prints
• Former Health First employees or contracted travelers must wait at least one year before returning
• Local candidates accepted at the same travel rate with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Holiday and hurricane coverage requirements apply
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of consideration and are finalized during the interview process