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Job Opportunity: Observation Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

Position in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Observation Unit (2 East Clinical Decision Unit)
Short Term Acute Care facility with 332 staffed beds
Teaching hospital environment
Charting system: EPIC
Smoke-free facility (mandatory nicotine-free status)
Floating required within scope to three nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
No block schedule accommodation
Locals accepted at same rate
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Florida
Telemetry experience totaling at least 1.5 years, with telemetry experience within the last year
Experience in Direct Observation Unit (DOU)
Acute Care experience
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
Vasoactive drip experience
Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Current ACLS 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)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Proof of I9 or attestation
Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
E-Verify proof or attestation
Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and updated annually
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
Physical exam within 6 months of start
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)
Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required
Pass/fail testing on EKG and medication administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed)

Orientation and Training

Orientation scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks from contract acceptance
Completion of time-sensitive online training modules prior to start is mandatory (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
Modules include COVID documentation submission and other facility-specific training
Pass/fail testing on pharmacology and EKG during orientation
Facility issues radiation badges if applicable

Additional Notes

All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests are unlikely to be approved
Free parking available in unrestricted spaces
Candidates must be prepared to prioritize and complete onboarding modules promptly once contract is confirmed

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a reputable acute care teaching hospital with a focus on telemetry and progressive care nursing. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and compliance requirements and be ready to work a consistent day shift schedule.