PCU RN
Melbourne, Florida
Viera Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU

Employment type: Travel/Contract Location: Melbourne, Florida Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Ratio: 1:5

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Schedule and Assignment

• Weekends: Every other weekend, or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period (TBD by unit needs)
• Holidays and hurricane coverage: Described as requirements in the source
• On-call: Not required
• Float: Home base with possible floating to other units or locations in the system
• Block scheduling: Cannot be guaranteed
• Guaranteed hours: Contracted hours guaranteed
• First-time travelers: Accepted

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background check: Within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, with international searches; updated annually
• Exclusion screening: EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Physical: Within 6 months prior to start
• TB: QuantiFERON within 3 months of start with reference ranges. Two negative PPDs are also accepted (one within 12 months and one within 3 months of start). T-spot is not accepted.
• Titers: Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella titers required within 5 years of start. Quantitative titers with numerical values are required; immunization records are not accepted.
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, including marijuana. Instant tests are accepted only if witnessed urine collection.
• Fit test: Required within 12 months prior to start. Must be fully shaven; PAPR is not an option.
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (10/1-3/31). Medical or religious exemptions only, submitted on facility forms before the Monday prior to start.