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 Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required, plus ICU experience
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must be willing to float within scope to 3 nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Pending license accepted
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• Epic experience level 3 or 4 required
• Familiarity with cardiac drips required
• Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA or American Red Cross) - must have at time of submission
• ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross) - must have at time of submission
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - must be obtained prior to start
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemo, EFM) but not specified for this role

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 332
• Charting system: EPIC
• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)
• Free parking available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Background checks: 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting mandatory)
• Drug testing: Negative 10 panel drug screen plus nicotine within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (vaccines or titers required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation required for RNs

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
• Candidates must complete online onboarding modules prior to start; modules are time-sensitive and must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome
• Candidates must be nicotine-free with negative drug screen results; no exceptions
• Floating to other hospitals within the system may be required within scope of practice

Summary of Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years PCU experience
• ICU experience also required
• Prior travel experience not required

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and ICU experience who are comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment, have strong Epic skills, and can commit to a 13-week travel contract in Florida.