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

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Charting System: Epic (experience required at level 3 or 4)
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida with primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Minimum 1.5 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience required
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to float within scope to three nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Pending licenses not accepted

Required Certifications

• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)

Licensure & Verification

• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background checks: 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan accepted nationwide)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)

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:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal Influenza vaccine required during flu season (10/31-3/31); medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Smoke-free facility: all travelers must be nicotine-free; negative nicotine test required
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late RTO requests likely denied
• Online onboarding modules must be completed by due date prior to start; modules require use of Google Chrome on a computer and cannot be completed on a phone
• Candidates must prioritize time-sensitive Epic modules immediately upon assignment confirmation
• Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required
• Performance evaluation required if candidate has worked with the agency for over 1 year

Orientation & Onboarding

• Start date aligned with next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing for EKG and medication/pharmacology
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ICU nurses with cardiac and neuro patient care skills, working night shifts in a teaching hospital environment with a supportive team and advanced electronic charting system.