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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Floating: Yes, will float within scope to multiple nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts guaranteed (36 hours) or 8/10 hour shifts (40 hours)
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Pending license accepted
• Facility is smoke-free; nicotine-free requirement with drug screening

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience required
• 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
• Familiarity with cardiac drips
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 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 renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen 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, updated annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• Must include all requested return-to-office (RTO) dates at time of submission
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and pharmacology administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed)
• Completion of online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Performance evaluation on file if worked with the client for over 1 year
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Facility & Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Teaching hospital
• 332 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: White
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces

Notes

• Candidates must be nicotine-free; drug screening includes nicotine testing
• Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized and completed before start
• Floating may include multiple hospital locations within a 20-mile radius
• Locals accepted and paid at the same rate as travelers

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and ICU experience looking for a travel contract in Florida with a reputable acute care teaching facility.