Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Cocoa Beach, Florida

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-timers: Accepted
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: Yes, may float to other units or locations within the system
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed

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 may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Special Requirements

• EPIC experience required
• 2 professional references from authority figures (Managers, Supervisors, Charge Nurses, or Directors) within the last 12 months
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31 - 3/31); medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Contracted hours guaranteed
• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Monthly HHS/OIG checks required
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting mandatory if no prior clearance)
• Education verification required; certain institutions are not accepted
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (required by Florida law for all patient-facing candidates)
• Fit mask test required within 12 months prior to start (strict shaving policy, no PAPR alternative)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Required immunization titers within 5 years: 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)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Auto insurance required for Home Health (if applicable)
• Completion of facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgement, confidentiality agreement, iCARE values, and badge form
• Flu exemption forms must be submitted by Monday prior to start if applicable

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Florida requiring at least 1 year of specialty experience and EPIC experience. The role includes floating responsibilities, weekend shifts every other weekend, and requires multiple certifications and compliance with strict background and health documentation policies. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility names per instructions.