PCU Registered Nurse
Melbourne, Florida
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Melbourne, Florida

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Melbourne, Florida
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or a total of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period (schedule determined by unit needs)
• On-call: Not required
• Float Requirement: Yes, traveler will have a home base but may float to other units or locations within the system
• Block Scheduling: Cannot be guaranteed

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience Required: 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• License: Florida State or compact license required at time of submission (pending licenses not accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (must be renewed annually)
• Additional Certifications to Check (may be required depending on unit):

  • PALS
  • NRP
  • TNCC
  • EFM (required for Labor and Delivery candidates)
  • IV Certification (for LPN Home Care)
  • Miscellaneous: HIV, Med Errors, Alzheimer’s (for Home Care)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Float: Traveler may float to other units or locations within the system
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate as travelers

Special Requirements

• Two professional references from authority figures (Managers, Supervisors, Charge Nurses, or Directors) within the last 12 months must be included with submission
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31 - 3/31); medical or religious exemptions accepted with strict documentation requirements

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • Social Security Trace
  • Counties, States, Nationwide checks
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education Verification (international searches required)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check run monthly
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Education verification required; certain institutions are not accepted

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (required by Florida law for all patient-facing candidates)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (strict mask types and shaving policy)
• 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
• Titers required within 5 years for:

  • 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)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo with white background for badge
• Auto insurance required for Home Health roles
• Radiation badge monitoring form required for Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, OR, and Pain Clinic units
• Facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgement, confidentiality agreement, iCARE values, and badge form must be completed
• Attestation letter completed by recruiter and uploaded for compliance

This position requires a minimum of 1 year of RN experience, current Florida licensure, specific certifications, and compliance with detailed health and background screening protocols. Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted. The role includes floating responsibilities and weekend shifts, with guaranteed contracted hours.