CVICU Registered Nurse
Stuart, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with recent CVICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – must have at time of application
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – must have at time of application
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification – must be obtained prior to start
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen including Nicotine (cotinine) – facility is smoke-free, nicotine-free policy strictly enforced

Licensure

• Active, unrestricted Florida RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start date (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched fully before testing)
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and Pharmacology during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Required acknowledgment of facility safety manual and HIPAA policies

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel nurses
• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests are unlikely to be approved
• No accommodation for block scheduling
• Locals accepted at same pay rate

Notes

• This is a smoke-free facility with strict nicotine-free policy
• Candidates must prioritize completion of time-sensitive onboarding modules once confirmed
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with open heart ICU and ventilator management skills seeking a travel contract in Florida.