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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

Location: Weston, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Emergency Room (ER) specialty for a travel contract position. First-time travelers are accepted. The role requires flexibility to float within scope as needed and weekend shifts on an as-needed basis.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Schedule & Hours

• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts or 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
• No on-call requirement
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals accepted at same rate

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license in Florida required (pending licenses not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Must be nicotine-free (smoke-free facility)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (or approved medical/religious exemption)
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or approved exemption
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal exclusions
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and medication/pharmacology during orientation
• Completion of online training modules prior to start (including HIPAA)
• 2 professional references within 2 years required

Important Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests may not be approved
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Candidates must prioritize time-sensitive Epic modules immediately upon assignment confirmation
• Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine testing
• Fingerprint clearance must be on file prior to start; candidates cannot begin work with fingerprints pending
• Orientation and onboarding modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced ER environment with a reputable healthcare system in Florida. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and health requirements to be considered.