Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Melbourne, Florida
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU - Progressive Care Unit)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Ratios: 1:5 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period (unit dependent)
• On-call: No
• Float Requirement: Yes, traveler will have a home base but may float to other units or locations within the system
• Block Scheduling: Cannot be guaranteed

Required Experience & Skills

• EPIC experience required
• Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Must have 1+ year of specialty experience (highest requirement)
• Prior travel experience not required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider only, RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider only, RQI accepted
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification - must be renewed annually
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) preferred but not required

Licensure

• Florida State or Compact Nursing License required at time of submission
• Pending licenses not accepted

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend shifts required as noted above
• Floating to other units or locations within the hospital system may be required
• Contracted hours are guaranteed

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references from authority figures (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) within the last 12 months
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31 - 3/31), with medical or religious exemptions accepted under strict facility guidelines
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (required by Florida law for all patient-facing candidates)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start, including marijuana
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required; must be fully shaven)
• Various immunization titers required within 5 years of start (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella)
• Background checks including Social Security Trace, Education Verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Florida AHCA Level II Fingerprint Clearance (must be completed prior to start)

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Must comply with all facility-specific documentation and health requirements
• Floating may include multiple locations within the hospital system

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with cardiac telemetry and EPIC experience who are comfortable with floating and weekend shifts in a progressive care setting.