Job info

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (3x12-hour shifts)
Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per month
Floating: Required to float within scope to three nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
Locals: Accepted at same rate
On-call: Not required

Valid RN license in Florida
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current certifications:
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Government-issued photo ID (carried during hours of service)
Proof of E-Verify or attestation
Background checks:
- 7-year criminal history check updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
Physical exam within 6 months of start
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
Required immunizations or titers:
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
- Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no FL Medical Marijuana card acceptance)
Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required

Orientation scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks from start date
Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (completed on computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test)
Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Pharmacology) administered during orientation with two attempts allowed per test
Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine testing
Must acknowledge and comply with facility privacy policies and safety manuals

All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; additions later may not be approved
Candidates must be aware of time-sensitive Epic modules that require prioritization once assignment is confirmed
Floating may include coverage at three hospitals within a 20-mile radius
Candidates with prior background check hits may experience longer fingerprint clearance processing times

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this ER travel nursing position.