PCU Registered Nurse
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

• Shift options include 36 to 48 hour contracts
• Every other weekend required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum of 1 year of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile required for submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start

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, immunity evidence, or history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (declinations accepted with mask requirement)
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to 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 with minimum passing score
• EKG exam with passing score required every 3 years
• Skills checklist for specialty, updated annually
• Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding completed onsite
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested post-assignment or during onboarding
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file

This position is suitable for experienced PCU RNs seeking a long-term assignment in Florida with comprehensive onboarding and credentialing requirements.