Registered Nurse Step-Down (PCU)
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: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Position Details

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

  • Minimum 2 years in PCU
  • ICU experience also required
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (36 hours guaranteed) or 8/10 hour shifts (40 hours guaranteed)
• Floating: Yes, within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
• Pending License: Accepted
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Beds: 332 staffed beds
• Charting System: EPIC (Epic experience level 3 or 4 required)
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces
• Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Certifications & Requirements

• Must Have at Time of Submission:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Must Obtain Prior to Start:

  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Familiarity with cardiac drips
  • Epic experience level 3 or 4
  • Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized and completed before start
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting:

  • Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Drug Testing:

  • Negative 10 panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 6 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
  • Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• References:

  • 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Performance Evaluation: Required if worked with the system over 1 year
• Employment Application: Required

Competencies & Testing

• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation for RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Core HIPAA and safety training modules must be completed prior to start
• Online onboarding modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be skipped

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
• Candidates must be nicotine-free with negative drug and nicotine screening
• Travelers will float within scope to multiple hospitals in the area
• This is a smoke-free facility
• Candidates should be prepared for time-sensitive training modules and onboarding processes that may take multiple days

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and ICU experience looking for a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a strong emphasis on compliance, certifications, and professional standards.