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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU/Stepdown

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

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in PCU with Stepdown experience
Certifications Required:
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - must have at time of application
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - must have at time of application
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - must be obtained prior to start
First-time travelers accepted: Yes
Pending License accepted: Yes
Guaranteed Hours:
- 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts
- 40 hours for 8 or 10-hour shifts
Float Requirements: Will float within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
Block Schedule: Not accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate
Epic Experience: Must be proficient at level 3 or 4
Additional Skills: Familiarity with cardiac drips required
Orientation: Next available orientation date is approximately 3-4 weeks out

Facility Highlights

Type: Short Term Acute Care
Teaching Facility: Yes
Total Staffed Beds: 332
Charting System: EPIC
Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
Scrub Color: White

Compliance & Requirements

Licensure & Background

Facility does not accept any license hits
Negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine (cotinine) test required within 12 months of start
Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free, no exceptions
7-year criminal background check required, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals

Health & Immunizations

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 (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
- Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
Seasonal flu vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Testing & Orientation

Pass/Fail testing for EKG and Pharmacology during orientation (2 attempts max each, no remediation)
Study materials provided prior to orientation
Online training modules must be completed by due date (access provided after contract signing)
Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized immediately upon assignment confirmation

References & Documentation

Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
Employment application and skills checklist required
Performance evaluation required if candidate has worked with the system for over 1 year

Important Notes

Permanent and per diem candidates cannot return to this hospital system for 1 year from their previous end date
All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application; no exceptions
Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
Facility issues radiation badges if applicable
Candidates must complete all required compliance documents including I9, E-Verify, and privacy policy acknowledgments

This position offers a great opportunity for experienced PCU/Stepdown RNs who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are ready to work in a teaching hospital environment with a strong emphasis on patient care and safety.