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 coverage required

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Current RN license in Florida with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID must be valid and match address on file

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)

Experience

• Specialty: RN PCU
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for PCU RN (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Mandatory Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated every 3 years)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (clinical system competency)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within one year of start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (specific mask types required in some states)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Professional & Background Verification

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start

Additional Notes

• Post-assignment evaluation may be requested
• Legal documentation of name change if applicable
• Badge photo required (white or blue background, no alterations)

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs who meet the licensure and certification requirements and are comfortable with travel assignments and compliance with detailed onboarding and health protocols.