Registered Nurse – Observation Unit (MS/Telemetry)
Vero Beach, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele – 2 East Clinical Decision Unit

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 18 months tele/acute care experience required
  • 2 years preferred
  • PCU experience preferred
• Certifications Required at Time of Submission:

  • AHA BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• License: Pending licenses not accepted
• Floating: Will float within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
• Schedule: No block schedule accommodation
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts
  • 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
• Facility is Smoke-Free: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine required)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space

Important Notes

• Include all requested time off (RTO) upfront with submission; additions later likely will not be approved
• Time-sensitive online training modules must be prioritized and completed before start
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
• Candidates returning to Cleveland Clinic with less than 6 months break may not need to re-orient or re-complete modules

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start and updated with renewals
• HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated with renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)

Certifications

• ACLS: AHA provider card or RQI accepted (Instructor card not accepted)
• BLS: AHA provider card or RQI accepted (Instructor card not accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required annually for MS/Tele and related units
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Administered during orientation; 2 attempts allowed per test
• Other certifications as applicable based on specialty/unit

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required vaccinations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Other Requirements

• 2 professional references within 2 years of start (for travel and acute care positions)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Radiation badge issued if applicable

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in a teaching hospital with a 26-week contract length. Candidates must have tele/acute care experience, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and obtain NIHSS certification prior to starting. The facility requires strict compliance with background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and completion of mandatory online modules before starting. The environment is smoke-free and requires nicotine-free drug screening. Floating to nearby hospitals within 20 miles is expected. The position offers guaranteed hours with no block scheduling accommodations.