Registered Nurse Step-Down (PCU)
Vero Beach, FL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step Down
• Required Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in PCU
  • ICU experience also required
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (36 hours guaranteed) or 8/10 hour shifts (40 hours guaranteed)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
• Pending License: Accepted
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Beds: 332 staffed beds
• Charting System: EPIC (Epic experience level 3 or 4 required)
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces
• Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Certifications & Requirements

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Familiarity with cardiac drips
• Experience with Epic (Epic experience level 3 or 4 required)

Competencies & Testing

• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation for RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Core HIPAA and safety training modules must be completed prior to start
• Online onboarding modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be skipped

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
• Candidates must be nicotine-free with negative drug and nicotine screening
• Travelers will float within scope to multiple hospitals in the area
• This is a smoke-free facility
• Candidates should be prepared for time-sensitive training modules and onboarding processes that may take multiple days

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and ICU experience looking for a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a strong emphasis on compliance, certifications, and professional standards.