Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Melbourne, FL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility: Multiple possible locations including Cape Canaveral, Holmes Regional, Palm Bay, or Viera (floating required)
• No on-call required
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period (schedule TBD by unit)
• Float Requirement: Yes, traveler will have a home base but may float to other units or locations
• Ratios: 1:2-3 patient ratio
• First-time travelers accepted
• EPIC experience required

Experience & Licensure

• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Licensure: Florida State or compact license required at time of submission
• Pending licenses are NOT accepted

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor or Provider only, RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor or Provider only, RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification – Must be renewed annually
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM for Labor & Delivery)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31 - 3/31), with medical or religious exemptions only

Special Requirements

• 2 professional references from authority figures (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) within the last 12 months required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation)
• Contracted hours guaranteed
• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check run monthly
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting mandatory if no prior clearance)
• Education verification required, with some institutions disqualified (specific list available)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (required by Florida law for all patient-facing candidates)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required; must be fully shaven)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (QGold or 2 negative PPDs accepted; Tspot NOT accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Titers required within 5 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (must include marijuana; witnessed urine collection required for instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (white background, no filters)
• Auto insurance required for Home Health roles
• Radiation badge monitoring form required for Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, OR, Pain Clinic staff
• Completion of facility-specific documents including Job Description Acknowledgement, Confidentiality Agreement, iCARE Values, and Badge Form

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Melbourne, Florida requires at least 2 years of RN experience, EPIC system proficiency, and specific certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The role involves floating between units and locations, weekend shifts, and no on-call duties. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and immunization requirements is mandatory. Flu vaccination is required during flu season unless a valid exemption is provided.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility names per instructions.