ER Registered Nurse
Titusville, Florida
Parrish Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Location: Titusville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: June 16
• Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 48
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Yes, within scope of practice
• Block Schedule: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Return to Office (RTO) Policy:

  • Maximum 10 days RTO allowed, requiring an additional 2 weeks added to assignment
  • No RTO during first or last week of assignment
• Local Traveler Restriction: Candidates must live more than 30 miles from the facility

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2.5 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 year of stroke experience
• Completion of 2 previous travel nursing assignments
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications

• Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
  • NIH Stroke Certification (except PACU, OR, Women’s Center, or Case Management)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred but not mandatory
• Preferred:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Licensing & Verification

• Active, valid RN license for Florida
• Primary source license verification required (NURSYS as applicable)
• Background check within 6 months including social security trace, education verification, and nationwide checks
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
• Education verification of ASN, BSN, or MSN required (transcript/diploma acceptable as placeholder)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• 9-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (instant tests not accepted as final)
• Required vaccinations or documented immunity for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu (vaccination or declination)
  • COVID-19 (vaccination or facility-specific exemption forms)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite during first week

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must complete facility-specific job description and orientation modules prior to start
• Strict attendance policy: 3 call-outs result in termination
• Shift change notices:

  • 48 hours notice refusal may forfeit guaranteed hours
  • 1 week or more notice refusal may result in termination
• Holiday work requirements:

  • If 1-2 holidays fall within assignment, must work 1 evening and 1 holiday shift
  • If 3 holidays fall within assignment, must work 1 evening and 2 holiday shifts

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 210 staffed beds
• Charting system: Meditech
• Scrub color: Any (no tee shirts, sweatshirts, or logos from other organizations)
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces

References & Evaluations

• Two professional references required within 2 years of start
• Performance evaluation on file within last year required if previously worked through any agency
• Skills checklist required

This position is ideal for experienced ED nurses with neuro/stroke expertise and prior travel nursing experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in Florida.