Trauma and Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward Health Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• ICU RN for primary trauma and stroke unit
• Night shifts every other week (EOW)
• Float as needed
• Holidays as needed
• Patient ratio: 2:1 or 1:1
• Must have Epic experience

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent critical care experience with acute/chronically ill patients
• Experience in Trauma and Neuro ICU
• Preferred: Charge RN experience, Neuro ICU experience
• Active Florida or Compact nursing license
• ACLS & BLS certifications via AHA required
• NIH Stroke Certification required (must have at time of application)
• Degree from an accredited school or approved institution by FBON
• If degree is not accredited, must have 2 years recent acute care experience (consecutive within past 24 months in a US hospital)
• Must meet local radius rule (within 60 miles considered local)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, Blue Cloud, or equivalent)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (verify with program management if unclear)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 6 months including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks including all aliases
• Education accreditation confirmation and verification required
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting required prior to start, must be updated every 5 years
• Physical exam within 6 months of start, updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire and QuantiFERON lab test within 6 months (no TSPOT or PPD accepted)
• Immunizations: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella (vaccines, titers, or declinations accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination preferred (for 2025-2026 season)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all nursing professions except Case Managers)
• Annual skills checklist
• Color Blind Testing (updated annually, minimum 80% score)
• Completion of facility-specific online orientation and training modules including but not limited to:

  • Privacy Policy
  • AHCA Affidavit and Demographic Information Sheet
  • Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace
  • Clinical/Online Orientation Module
  • Annual Risk Management Course
  • General Compliance & Ethics Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Emergency Management Education
  • Preventing & Reporting Workplace Harassment
  • Infection control and safety modules (e.g., ERAS BSI CLABSI, Handling Hazardous Drugs, ICU Medical procedures)
  • Specialty nursing modules (e.g., Stroke Core Measures, IV Medication Safety, End of Life Care)
  • PPE Donning and Doffing for COVID-19
  • Additional modules for OR nurses, dialysis, and other specialty areas as applicable

Additional Notes

• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Badge photo required (passport-style, white background, no hats or sunglasses)
• Two professional references required within the last 2 years
• Local candidates within 60 miles considered for local rate

This position requires a highly skilled ICU RN with critical care experience in trauma and neuro units, appropriate certifications, and compliance with extensive background and health documentation. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.