Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Titusville, Florida
Parrish Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float: Required within scope of practice
• Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling considered case-by-case
• Return to Office (RTO) Policy:

  • RTO allowed up to 10 days total, requiring an additional 2 weeks added to assignment length
  • No RTO during first or last week of assignment
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; must live more than 30 miles from facility
• Call-Out Policy:

  • 3 call-outs result in termination
  • Shift change refusals with less than 48 hours’ notice may forfeit guaranteed hours
  • Shift change refusals with 1 week or more notice may result in termination
• Holiday Work Requirements:

  • If 1-2 holidays fall within assignment: work 1 evening and 1 holiday shift
  • If 3 holidays fall within assignment: work 1 evening and 2 holiday shifts

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2.5 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 year of neuro/stroke nursing experience
• Experience caring for Level 1 Trauma patients
• Completion of 2 previous travel nursing assignments

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 210 staffed beds
• Charting system: Meditech
• Scrub color: Any allowed; no tee shirts, sweatshirts, or logos from other organizations
• Free parking in any unrestricted space

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check within 6 months including: Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, education verification, and MVR if driving is required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree (ASN, BSN, or MSN) required; transcript/diploma acceptable as placeholder
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• 9-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Required vaccinations or documented immunity/waivers for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu (vaccine or declination)
  • COVID-19 (vaccine or religious/medical exemption)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and quizzes prior to start
• Performance evaluation within last year if previously worked through any agency
• Two professional references within last two years
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Fit testing for masks will be completed onsite during first week
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams required with passing score of 84% or higher
• Color blindness testing required through online platform with minimum 80% score
• Multiple facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to or at start

This position is ideal for experienced ED nurses with neuro/stroke expertise who have prior travel nursing experience and are ready for a night shift travel assignment in Florida.