Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Vero Beach, Florida
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

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

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Minimum Experience: 2 years in PCU plus ICU experience required (higher of any stated requirements)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must float within scope to 3 nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Pending license accepted
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• Epic experience level 3 or 4 required
• Familiarity with cardiac drips required
• Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) - must have at time of submission
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - must have at time of submission
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) - must be obtained prior to start

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: White
• Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine required)

Compliance & 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 check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting mandatory if no prior clearance)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Two professional references within 2 years of start required
• Employment application and skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
• Candidates must complete online onboarding modules prior to start; modules are high priority and cannot be delayed
• Candidates must be nicotine-free with negative drug screen results including cotinine
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and ICU experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment with Epic charting and cardiac care responsibilities.