Progressive Care Unit RN
Jacksonville, Florida
FLJAC Ascension St Vincent's Riverside

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: 36 to 48 hour contracts acceptable
• Schedule: Every other weekend required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience (minimum 1 year, within the last year)
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Credentials & Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required
• Signed assignment agreement required prior to onboarding
• Two professional references required before first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others completed within 30 days of assignment start
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file)

Health & Safety

• Completed health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing for TB, with chest X-ray if positive, updated annually
• Fit test for respiratory protection required, preferably before start
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Competency & Training

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics, and specialty-specific skills checklist
• NIH certification updated as required
• EKG exam with passing score of at least 80%, updated every 3 years
• Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Onsite onboarding and education attestation required
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks
• Every other weekend availability is required
• 36 to 48 hour shifts are acceptable

This position is suitable for experienced PCU Registered Nurses who meet the licensure, certification, and onboarding requirements and are available for a long-term assignment in Jacksonville, Florida.