RN PCU Med Surg Telemetry
Titusville, Florida
Parrish Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

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

Job Description

• Must be comfortable with a 1:6 patient ratio.
• Patients typically require Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• Floating within scope of practice is required.
• No block scheduling allowed.
• Mandatory clinical orientation week: 5 shifts (36-40 hours).
• Orthopedic and total joint replacement nursing care experience strongly preferred.
• Local candidates not accepted (must live more than 30 miles from facility).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Experience with PCU (Progressive Care Unit) level of care
• Experience managing a 1:6 patient ratio
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Completion of Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required except for PACU, OR, Women’s Center, or Case Management)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and competency modules prior to start.
• Floating required within scope.
• Must be available to work assigned holidays and evening shifts as per assignment guidelines.
• 3 call outs result in termination.
• Notice requirements for shift changes:

  • 48 hours notice: refusal may forfeit guaranteed hours.
  • 1 week or more notice: refusal may result in termination.
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams and color blindness testing.
• Physical exam required within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 3 months of start.
• COVID vaccination documentation required; religious or medical exemptions accepted with facility-specific forms.
• Flu vaccine or declination documentation recommended but not required for contract workers.
• Two professional references required within two years of start.
• Performance evaluation on file within the last year if previously assigned through any agency.
• Skills checklist required.

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting.
• 210 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Meditech.
• Free parking available.
• Scrub color: Any.

Important Notes

• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start.
• Candidates must complete all required facility-specific documents and acknowledgements before starting.
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement, confidentiality statement, tobacco-free policy, and other facility-specific forms.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Florida requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, comfort with a 1:6 patient ratio in a PCU setting, and certifications including ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. Floating and weekend shifts are required. Candidates must complete a mandatory orientation week and meet all health, background, and competency requirements prior to starting.