ER Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, FL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3x12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per month
• Floating: Required to float within scope to three nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Accepted at same rate
• On-call: Not required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal history check updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and 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)
• 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 (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no FL Medical Marijuana card acceptance)
• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required

Orientation & Training

• Orientation scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks from start date
• Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (completed on computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Pharmacology) administered during orientation with two attempts allowed per test
• Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine testing
• Must acknowledge and comply with facility privacy policies and safety manuals

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; additions later may not be approved
• Candidates must be aware of time-sensitive Epic modules that require prioritization once assignment is confirmed
• Floating may include coverage at three hospitals within a 20-mile radius
• Candidates with prior background check hits may experience longer fingerprint clearance processing times

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this ER travel nursing position.