Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward Health Medical Center

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shift: Night (3 shifts per 2 weeks, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide independent care for Level I Trauma patients in the Trauma Bay.
• Must have 3-5 years of Level I Trauma ER experience as a T1 nurse.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 4:1 or 5:1 depending on assignment area.
• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Local candidates considered within a 60-mile radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida (Compact license accepted).
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start, signed by DO, MD, NP, APRN, or PA, confirming ability to perform job without restrictions.
• Negative QuantiFERON TB test within 6 months or chest X-ray within 2 years if prior positive.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted).
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted).
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted).
  • Hepatitis B – Series, titer, or signed declination.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant tests not accepted).
• Annual flu vaccination or approved declination/exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).
• Annual fit test for approved masks (3M 1860 Regular or Small).

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 6 months including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification required; must not be from fraudulent nursing schools.
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service.
• 2 professional references from within the last 2 years required.
• Must complete facility-specific online orientation and required modules prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Privacy Policy
  • AHCA Affidavit and Demographic Information
  • ICU Medical modules related to medication and equipment
  • Compliance & Ethics Training
  • Risk Management and Workplace Harassment
  • Emergency Management Education
  • Stroke and Sepsis Core Measures
  • Safe Injection Practices
  • Blood Administration & Anticoagulant Therapy
  • Additional nursing-specific modules (e.g., IV Medication, Dysphagia, End of Life Care)

Additional Information

• Badge photo required: passport-style, color, white background, no hats or sunglasses.
• Must maintain all certifications and health requirements with no expiration within 30 days of start date.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced ER RNs with strong trauma skills seeking a night shift travel contract in Florida.