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

Position Details

• Specialty: RN in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Minimum Experience: 2 years in PCU required, ICU experience also needed
• 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 nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, same rate applies
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours for 3x12 shifts
  • 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• Special Requirements:

  • Epic experience level 3 or 4 required
  • Familiarity with cardiac drips required
  • Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized immediately upon assignment confirmation
• Facility is Smoke-Free: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Scrub Color: White
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space

Required Documentation & Compliance

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA provider card or RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA provider card or RQI acceptable (required for PCU)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS): Required for PCU, must be completed annually
• Other certifications may apply depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemo, EFM) but not required for this role

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
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan accepted nationwide)

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 including nicotine 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), no declinations allowed; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approved documentation

Other Requirements

• 2 professional references within 2 years of start (for travel and acute care positions)
• Employment application and skills checklist as applicable
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation for RNs
• Completion of online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Epic training and time-sensitive modules must be completed promptly

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests are unlikely to be approved
• Facility enforces strict nicotine-free policy with required drug testing
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Orientation and onboarding may take multiple days; candidates should prioritize completing all required modules and documentation promptly

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 familiarity with cardiac drips and Epic charting.