Progressive Care Unit (Step-Down) Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, FL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

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 including nicotine (cotinine) required
• Floating: Yes, will float within scope to three nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Schedule:

  • 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts
  • 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
  • Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals: Accepted at same rate
• Pending License: Accepted

Facility Highlights

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• E-Verify proof or attestation
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check (all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• 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 (annual updates required)
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine within 1 year of start (no annual update required)
• 2 professional references within 2 years of start required
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)

Orientation & Training

• Orientation scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks out
• Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (completed on computer using Google Chrome)
• Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized immediately upon assignment confirmation
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and Pharmacology during orientation
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgments required

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
• Facility is smoke-free; nicotine use is strictly prohibited
• Candidates must be aware of high priority for completing onboarding modules without delay
• Candidates with a break greater than 6 months between assignments at this hospital system will need to re-orient

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