Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Shift: Day shift, every other week (EOW), 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Typically 4:1 or 5:1 depending on assignment area
• Must function independently managing Level 1 trauma patients in the Trauma Bay

Required Experience

• 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school or an institution approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required on person during hours of service
• Background check within 6 months including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start (must be dated within 30 days of start)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start, signed by DO, MD, NP, APRN, or PA, confirming ability to perform job without restrictions
• Negative QuantiFERON TB test within 6 months (TSPOT and PPD not accepted) or chest X-ray if prior positive
• Annual fit mask test with approved masks (3M 1860 Regular or Small)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented declinations required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu (October 1 - March 31; documentation deadline December 1)
• Annual TB questionnaire

Required Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (annual)
• Annual Skills Checklist
• Completion of multiple online orientation and training modules including but not limited to:

  • Clinical/Online Orientation Module (1-year expiration)
  • Annual Risk Management Course
  • General Compliance & Ethics Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Comprehensive Emergency Management Education
  • Preventing & Reporting Workplace Harassment
  • ICU Medical modules related to IV medication and hazardous drug handling
  • Stroke and Stroke Core Measures Review
  • End of Life Care
  • Procedural Sedation Adults and Pediatrics
  • PPE Donning and Doffing for COVID-19
  • HIPAA Privacy Training
  • Blood Administration & Anticoagulant Therapy
  • Additional nursing-specific modules as required

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references from within the last 2 years (state mandated for all direct patient contact candidates)
• Passport-style badge photo on a solid white background required
• Must comply with local radius rule (locals considered within 60 miles)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be able to work independently in a high-acuity Level I trauma environment
• All certifications must be valid and not expire within 30 days of the start date

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ER nurses with trauma expertise to provide critical care in a Level I trauma center environment.