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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Required Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in PCU
  • ICU experience also required
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required at Time of Submission:

  • AHA BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained prior to start
• Additional Requirements:

  • Epic experience at level 3 or 4
  • Familiarity with cardiac drips
  • Must be nicotine-free (smoke-free facility)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine test required
• Floating: Yes, will float within scope to three nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Schedule:

  • 3x12 shifts guaranteed 36 hours/week
  • 8 or 10-hour shifts guaranteed 40 hours/week
  • Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals: Accepted at same rate
• Pending License: Accepted
• Orientation: Next available orientation date approximately 3-4 weeks out

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Facility
• Teaching hospital
• 332 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• E-Verify documentation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• 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
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year of start
• 2 professional references within 2 years required
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Pharmacology) administered during orientation for RNs

Training & Onboarding

• Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start
• Modules include COVID documentation submission and other facility-specific training
• 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

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests likely will not be approved
• Facility is smoke-free; no exceptions
• Candidates must be aware of high priority for completing onboarding modules without delay

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and ICU experience looking for a travel contract in Florida with a reputable healthcare system.