Travel ER Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Facility Type: Non-trauma facility, STEMI center, thrombectomy capable, behavioral health receiving

Work Schedule

• 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts

Contract Length

• 26 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA provider card or RQI accepted; instructor card not accepted. Required for all candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA provider card or RQI accepted; instructor card not accepted. Required for many units except OR.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, Pediatrics, PICU, and ER Manager.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, NICU, Nursery, Postpartum, Mother Baby, Couplet Care.
• Chemo Certification: Required for Oncology.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for Labor & Delivery.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER, ICU units, Interventional Radiology, MS/Tele, PACU, PCU, Stepdown, Telemetry. Must be completed annually.
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs within 30 days of start.
• Tech Cert Verification (if applicable): National certification required/preferred for certain tech roles.

Required Background Checks & Compliance

• 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 every contract renewal.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting required prior to start; clearance must be on file. Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel plus nicotine test within 1 year of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual updates required.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation).
• COVID-19 vaccination: 2 doses Pfizer or Moderna OR 1 dose Johnson & Johnson required; no declinations allowed. Medical/religious exemptions accepted with agency-approved documentation.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online onboarding modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and Pharmacology administered during orientation for RNs/LPNs. Two attempts allowed per test.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required as applicable.
• Core competency testing and HIPAA acknowledgment required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel and acute care positions.
• Employment application required.
• Annual skills checklist for applicable units.
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable.

Notes

• Facility is thrombectomy capable and a STEMI center but is a non-trauma facility.
• Behavioral health patients are received at this facility.
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Compliance with all state and facility-specific policies is mandatory.

This position is ideal for RNs seeking a travel/contract role in a specialized cardiac and behavioral health environment with a structured orientation and compliance process.