Observation Unit Telemetry RN
Vero Beach, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - MS/Telemetry Unit

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

Position Details

• Unit: MS/Telemetry – 2 East Clinical Decision Unit
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 18 months tele/acute care experience required
  • 2 years preferred
  • PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience required
  • Must have vasoactive drip experience
• First-timers accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required at Time of Submission:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) – must be obtained prior to start
• Floating: Yes, within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts
  • 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
• Special Requirements:

  • Time-sensitive online modules must be prioritized and completed promptly once assignment is confirmed
  • Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Facility Highlights

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

Identification & Verification

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation

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 for renewals
• HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA provider card or RQI acceptable; instructor card not accepted)
• BLS (AHA provider card or RQI acceptable; instructor card not accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual completion required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
• State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification for RNs within 30 days of start
• Other certifications as applicable to specialty/unit

Health Requirements

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

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen plus Nicotine test within 1 year of start (drug screen does not require annual update)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination (required during flu season; 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, allied, per diem, and acute care system positions)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on phone)

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests are unlikely to be approved
• Candidates must be nicotine-free; no exceptions
• Modules and onboarding process may take multiple days and are mandatory before starting
• Floating may require working at multiple nearby hospitals within 20 miles
• Facility uses EPIC for charting and requires white scrubs

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and PCU experience who are comfortable with vasoactive drips and working in a teaching hospital environment. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, and health requirements is mandatory.