Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Titusville, FL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Titusville, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:6 (PCU level patients)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 210

Job Description

• Must have Charge RN experience to be considered.
• Comfortable managing a 1:6 patient ratio with patients requiring Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level care.
• Floating within scope of practice is required.
• Orthopedic and total joint replacement nursing care experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be available to work mandatory 5 shifts during clinical orientation week (36-40 hours).
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• No block scheduling allowed.
• Local candidates are not eligible (must live more than 30 miles from the facility).
• Call-out policy: 3 call-outs result in termination.
• Shift change notices:

  • Refusal to change with less than 48 hours’ notice may result in forfeiting guaranteed hours.
  • Refusal to change with 1 week or more notice may result in termination.
• Must complete approximately 4 hours of modules prior to start date.
• Holiday work requirements:

  • If 1-2 holidays fall within assignment: work 1 evening and 1 holiday shift.
  • If 3 holidays fall within assignment: work 1 evening and 2 holiday shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 6 months, including social security trace, education verification, and nationwide checks.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting).
• Education verification of nursing degree (ASN, BSN, or MSN).
• Physical exam within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 3 months of start.
• Up-to-date immunizations or documented immunity for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination
  • COVID vaccination or approved exemption
• Two professional references within two years.
• Performance evaluation within the last year if applicable.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and quizzes prior to start.

Work Environment and Additional Details

• Charting system: Meditech.
• Scrub color: Any.
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space.
• Fit testing for masks will be completed onsite during the first week.
• Candidates must review and sign multiple facility-specific documents including confidentiality, orientation acknowledgements, and vaccination declination forms if applicable.

Summary

This is a night shift travel Registered Nurse position requiring charge nurse experience, comfort with a 1:6 patient ratio at PCU level, and orthopedic/total joint replacement nursing skills preferred. The role includes floating responsibilities and requires strict adherence to scheduling and call-out policies. Comprehensive compliance with certifications, background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific orientation is mandatory.