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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2-3 patients
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period (schedule based on unit needs)
• No on-call required
• Floating required: May float to other units or locations within the region
• No call responsibilities
• Opportunity to float to multiple nearby locations
• Must be available to work holidays as needed
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (valid for 5 years once on file)
• 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
• Required immunization titers within 5 years of start:

  • 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)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required; must be fully shaven; no PAPR allowed)
• Background checks within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including social security trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, education verification, and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start; Livescan electronic fingerprinting must be completed if no prior clearance exists
• Facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgment, confidentiality agreement, values attestation, and badge photo required

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Contracted hours guaranteed
• Flu vaccine exemptions require facility-specific forms submitted by deadline
• Strict policies on religious exemption documentation for flu vaccine
• Must comply with all facility-specific health and safety protocols

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with night shifts in Florida, offering guaranteed hours and opportunities to float across multiple units and locations.