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

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 - 7:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide independent care for Level I trauma patients in a Level I Trauma Emergency Room (ER) setting.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically ranges from 4:1 to 5:1 depending on assignment.
• Work every other week (EOW) schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent Trauma ER (Emergency Room) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients in a Level I Trauma Emergency Room setting.
• Emergency Department (ED) experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• 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 freedom from communicable diseases and ability to perform job functions without restrictions.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Annual fit test for approved masks (3M 1860 Regular or 1860 Small only).
• QuantiFERON (QGOLD) TB test within 6 months of start (TSPOT and PPD not accepted); chest X-ray accepted if prior positive.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Hepatitis B series/titer or declination; Varicella vaccines or titer).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).

Required Training and Competencies

• Completion of multiple online orientation and training modules prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Clinical/Online Orientation
  • Annual Risk Management
  • General Compliance & Ethics Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Comprehensive Emergency Management Education
  • Preventing & Reporting Workplace Harassment
  • ICU Medical modules related to medication administration and equipment
  • Stroke and Stroke Core Measures Review
  • End of Life Care
  • Procedural Sedation Adults and Pediatrics
  • Handling Hazardous Drugs
  • Clinical Reference Guides
  • Dysphagia and Aspiration Precautions
  • Caring for Patients with Obstetrical Emergencies (Nursing only)
  • Required Request Law: Organ Donation (Nursing only)
  • Blood Administration & Anticoagulant Therapy (Nursing only)
  • HIPAA Privacy Training (all candidates)
• Annual skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exam.
• Color blindness testing annually (minimum 80% score).
• Other nursing-specific modules related to safety, infection control, and equipment use.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Passport-style badge photo required (color, white background, no obstructions).
• Compliance with data security and privacy policies.
• Must complete Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting with clearance on file prior to start.
• Local candidates considered within a 60-mile radius.

Work Environment

• Level I Trauma ER with high acuity patients.
• Night shift with every other week schedule.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies by assignment area.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses with strong trauma skills, Epic experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced Level I Trauma environment.