Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, FL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years in PCU
  • ICU experience also required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required at Time of Submission:

  • AHA BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS (must be obtained prior to start)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
• 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:

  • Epic experience (version 3 or 4) required
  • Familiarity with cardiac drips required
  • Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized once assignment is confirmed
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Facility Highlights:

  • Teaching hospital
  • 332 staffed beds
  • Charting system: EPIC
  • Scrub color: White
  • Free parking in unrestricted spaces
• Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Background Checks:

  • 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
• Fingerprinting:

  • Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
  • Livescan electronic fingerprinting recommended if clearance not on file
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA provider card or RQI acceptable; instructor card not accepted)
  • BLS (AHA provider card or RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (annual completion required)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation for RNs/LPNs
  • State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification for RNs within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 6 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative 10 panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (2 doses Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose J&J); exemptions allowed with approved documentation
• References:

  • 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel and acute care positions
• Other:

  • Employment application required
  • Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
  • Radiation badge issued if applicable

Orientation & Training

• Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start
• Modules include COVID documentation submission and cannot be completed on mobile devices
• Candidates must watch training videos fully before taking tests
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and Pharmacology during orientation (2 attempts allowed each)

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
• Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine-free status with testing
• Epic experience and cardiac drip familiarity are critical for this role
• Modules and onboarding process may take multiple days and are high priority

This position offers an opportunity to work in a teaching hospital environment with a focus on progressive care nursing, requiring strong critical care skills and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.