Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Work Schedule:

  • 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts or 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
  • Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per month
  • No on-call required
  • No block scheduling accommodation
  • Floating required within scope to 3 nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)

Required Experience

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

Required Certifications

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification must be obtained prior to start
• Epic experience at level 3 or 4 required (time-sensitive modules must be prioritized once assignment is confirmed)

Licensure

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

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces
• Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10-panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • 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 required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or approved exemption required
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start required
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Pharmacology) administered during orientation for RNs
• Orientation and online training modules must be completed prior to start (high priority, no delays)

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
• Floating to multiple hospital locations within 20 miles is required
• Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine-free status for all travelers
• Epic experience is mandatory and includes time-sensitive modules that must be completed promptly
• Candidates must be aware that onboarding modules can take multiple days and must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with ER experience looking for a travel contract in Florida with a reputable healthcare system.