Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, FL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 18 months RN experience before travel assignments required
  • 2 years preferred (use 2 years as the required experience)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
  • BLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours for 3x12 shifts
  • 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• Special Requirements:

  • On-call requirement evenings & weekends
  • Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized and completed promptly
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
• Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check: 7-year criminal 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 Results required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting mandatory)
• State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start (for all RNs)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen plus Nicotine within 1 year of start (no FL Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Physical Exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19: Initial vaccine series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Training & Competency Requirements

• ACLS and BLS certifications required (provider card or RQI acceptable; instructor cards not accepted)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Pharmacology) administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Core HIPAA and Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Online Training Modules must be completed by due date (access provided after contract signing)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for applicable units (not specifically Cath Lab)
• Orientation includes time-sensitive modules that must be prioritized and completed before start

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests likely will not be approved
• Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine-free status with testing
• Candidates must be aware of on-call requirements during evenings and weekends
• Locals accepted and paid at the same rate as travelers
• Candidates with pending licenses are accepted

This position is ideal for RNs with Cath Lab experience seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a strong emphasis on compliance, certifications, and timely completion of onboarding requirements.