Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Weston, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend shifts: As needed
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals accepted at same rate
• On-call: No
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA or American Red Cross) - must have at time of submission
• ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross) - must have at time of submission
• PALS (AHA only or American Red Cross) - must have at time of submission
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - must obtain prior to start

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Florida
• Pending licenses are NOT accepted

Special Requirements

• Epic electronic health record experience at a level 3 or 4 is required
• Facility is smoke-free; all travelers must be nicotine-free (verified by negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine/cotinine)
• Must include all requested time off (RTO) upfront with submission; additions later likely will not be approved

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no FL Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background Checks and Documentation

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

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
• Modules include COVID documentation submission and other compliance training
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation for RNs

References and History

• Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Performance evaluation on file if worked with the system over 1 year

Additional Notes

• Must comply with all facility policies and documentation requirements
• Time-sensitive modules and documentation must be prioritized to avoid delays in start date

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for experienced ER Registered Nurses who meet the certification, licensing, and compliance requirements.