PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, FL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU/Stepdown

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in PCU with Stepdown experience
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - must have at time of application
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - must have at time of application
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - must be obtained prior to start
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Pending License accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts
  • 40 hours for 8 or 10-hour shifts
• Float Requirements: Will float within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate
• Epic Experience: Must be proficient at level 3 or 4
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with cardiac drips required
• Orientation: Next available orientation date is approximately 3-4 weeks out

Facility Highlights

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

Compliance & Requirements

Licensure & Background

• Facility does not accept any license hits
• Negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine (cotinine) test required within 12 months of start
• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free, no exceptions
• 7-year criminal background check required, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Testing & Orientation

• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and Pharmacology during orientation (2 attempts max each, no remediation)
• Study materials provided prior to orientation
• Online training modules must be completed by due date (access provided after contract signing)
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
• Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized immediately upon assignment confirmation

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Performance evaluation required if candidate has worked with the system for over 1 year

Important Notes

• Permanent and per diem candidates cannot return to this hospital system for 1 year from their previous end date
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application; no exceptions
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable
• Candidates must complete all required compliance documents including I9, E-Verify, and privacy policy acknowledgments

This position offers a great opportunity for experienced PCU/Stepdown RNs who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are ready to work in a teaching hospital environment with a strong emphasis on patient care and safety.