Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cleveland Clinic in Florida - Weston

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Emergency Room (ER) specialty for a travel contract position. First-time travelers are accepted. The role requires flexibility to float within scope as needed and weekend shifts on an as-needed basis.

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Schedule & Hours

• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts or 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
• No on-call requirement
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals accepted at same rate

Licensure

• Active RN license in Florida required (pending licenses not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Must be nicotine-free (smoke-free facility)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine (cotinine) required
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application
• Must complete all required onboarding modules prior to start
• Physical exam within 6 months of start required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and federal exclusions required
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start

Onboarding & Compliance

• Must complete online training modules before start date (cannot be completed on mobile devices)
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and medication administered during orientation
• Professional references required (2 within last 2 years)
• State and primary source license verifications required within 30 days of start
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable

Notes

• Candidates must be aware of time-sensitive Epic modules that must be prioritized immediately upon assignment confirmation
• Facility is smoke-free with strict nicotine testing policies
• Fingerprint clearance must be completed and approved before starting; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced ER environment with a reputable healthcare system in Florida. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements to be considered.