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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Facility: Large medical center specializing in cath lab interventional and structural procedures

Contract Length

13 weeks

Job Description

Work in cath lab performing interventional and structural procedures

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA provider card or RQI; instructor card not accepted; required for all candidates
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA provider card or RQI; instructor card not accepted; required for cath lab and many critical care units (not required for OR)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, Pediatrics, PICU (if applicable)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, NICU, Nursery, Postpartum, Mother Baby units (if applicable)
Chemo Certification: Required for Oncology (if applicable)
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for Labor & Delivery (if applicable)
NIH Stroke Certification: Required annually for ER, ICU units, Interventional Radiology, MS/Tele, PACU, PCU, Stepdown, Telemetry
State License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start
NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs within 30 days of start
Tech Certification Verification: National certification required/preferred for applicable tech roles (e.g., Cath Lab Techs, EP Techs)

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start; must be current and renewed every 5 years
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel plus nicotine test within 1 year of start; no FL Medical Marijuana card acceptance
Physical exam within 6 months of start
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually; TB questionnaire required for past positives
Immunizations/vaccinations required:
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
- Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
- Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Documentation and Onboarding

Proof of I9 or attestation
Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
Proof of E-Verify or attestation
Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; includes COVID documentation submission)
Signed acknowledgment of HIPAA and safety manuals
Pass/Fail testing (EKG and Pharmacology) during orientation for RNs/LPNs; 2 attempts allowed per test
References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel and acute care positions
Employment application required
Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
Performance evaluation on file if worked with the system over 1 year

Additional Notes

Facility issues radiation badges to applicable candidates
Fingerprinting and background checks are strictly enforced with specific state-level requirements
Candidates must comply with all health and safety documentation and training prior to start
Modules and onboarding process may take multiple days and are high priority

This position is ideal for RNs experienced in cath lab procedures who meet the comprehensive certification, background, and health requirements of a major healthcare system in Florida.