PCU RN – Med Surg/Telemetry
Vero Beach, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a 26-week travel contract in a clinical decision unit specializing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry care.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Strong vasoactive drip experience
• Acute care experience
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Work Details

• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts or 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs (floats to multiple nearby hospitals within 20 miles)
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Smoke-free facility: candidates must be nicotine-free (negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine/cotinine required)

Important Notes

• Time-sensitive onboarding modules must be completed promptly once assignment is confirmed
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with the application; late requests are unlikely to be approved

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching hospital
• 332 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Free parking available

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of identity (government-issued photo ID)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and pharmacology during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• Compliance with facility safety and privacy policies
• Ability to float to other units/hospitals as needed within the local area

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a telemetry/medical-surgical stepdown unit requiring strong PCU and vasoactive drip experience. The role demands flexibility to float within a local hospital network, adherence to strict onboarding and compliance requirements, and a commitment to a smoke-free workplace. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.