Progressive Care Unit RN
Jacksonville, Florida
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• 36 to 48 hour contracts acceptable
• Every other weekend required
• Easter holiday coverage required

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license in Florida with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (must be AHA)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (must be AHA)

Experience

• Specialty: RN PCU
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for PCU roles (no conflicting data)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention found)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or immunity evidence; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit Test for respiratory protection (updated annually)
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Competency

• Completion of Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, NPSG topics) with minimum 80% passing score
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills verification) completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (electronic health record competency)
• Various Ascension-specific onboarding requirements and attestations

Background & Verification

• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Employment verification for past 7 years
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Professional references: at least two required prior to first assignment

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must match licensing requirements)
• Professional badge photo (white or blue background, no alterations)

Summary

This is a travel RN position in the Progressive Care Unit in Jacksonville, FL, requiring a 13-week commitment. Candidates must hold a current Florida RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and meet extensive health, background, and competency requirements. The role involves working every other weekend and covering Easter. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.