Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry
Titusville, FL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Mixed Unit High Acuity

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience for a high acuity mixed unit. This role requires floating within the scope of practice and participation in a rapid response team. The position includes weekend shifts every other week and a mandatory clinical orientation week with 5 shifts (36-40 hours).

Key Requirements

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience on Rapid Response team
• Total joints experience
• Floating required within scope
• Orientation: Must be available for 5 mandatory shifts during clinical orientation week
• Weekend shifts every other week
• Candidates must live more than 30 miles from the facility (no locals)
• Block scheduling not allowed
• No Return to Office (RTO) during the first or last week of assignment

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except PACU, OR, Women’s Center, or Case Management)

Additional Preferred Certifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Preferred, not required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Preferred, not required

Compliance and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 6 months, including social security trace, nationwide checks, education verification, and more
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
• Education verification of RN degree (ASN, BSN, or MSN) required
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 3 months of start
• COVID vaccination documentation required; religious or medical exemptions accepted with facility-specific forms
• Flu vaccine or declination documentation recommended but not required for contract workers
• Two professional references within two years required
• Performance evaluation within the last year required if applicable
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and competency exams prior to start

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Mixed unit with high acuity patients
• Patient charting via Meditech system
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces

Important Notes

• Three call-outs may result in termination
• Shift change refusals with less than 48 hours’ notice may result in forfeiting guaranteed hours
• Shift change refusals with one week or more notice may result in termination
• Plan for at least 4 hours to complete required modules prior to start date
• Holiday work requirements apply depending on number of holidays during assignment

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with high acuity care, floating, and rapid response duties in a dynamic hospital environment.