Job info

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Description

Specialty: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with ICU experience required
Minimum Experience: 2 years in PCU plus ICU experience
First-time travelers accepted
Must be willing to float within scope to multiple nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
Block scheduling not accommodated
Locals accepted at same rate
Pending Florida RN license accepted
Epic electronic health record experience required (Epic proficiency level 3 or 4)
Familiarity with cardiac drips and time-sensitive clinical modules is essential
Facility is smoke-free; all travelers must be nicotine-free (verified by negative 10-panel drug screen including cotinine)

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Florida
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of stepdown (Progressive Care Unit) nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent stepdown experience
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience required
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – must have at time of submission
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – must have at time of submission
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – must be obtained prior to start

Required Licenses and Verifications

Active, unencumbered Florida RN license (primary source verification required within 30 days of start)
NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
Government-issued photo ID required on person during work hours

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)
Smoke-free facility: Nicotine (cotinine) testing required

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 6 months of start
Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if past positive
Immunizations or titers required for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
- Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
Seasonal Influenza vaccine required during flu season (10/31–3/31); medical/religious exemptions allowed with approved documentation
COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Orientation and Training

Start date aligned with next available orientation (3-4 weeks out)
Completion of online onboarding modules mandatory prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched fully before testing)
Pass/Fail testing on EKG and Pharmacology administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
Must complete facility-specific safety and HIPAA acknowledgments
Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized immediately upon assignment confirmation

Additional Requirements

All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests likely denied
Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required
Facility issues radiation badges if applicable (information only)

Facility Highlights

Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 332
Charting System: Epic
Scrub Color: White
Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Summary

This travel RN position in a progressive care step-down unit requires a minimum of 2 years PCU experience plus ICU experience, with essential certifications and Florida RN licensure. Candidates must be nicotine-free, able to float within a multi-hospital system, and complete required onboarding and compliance documentation prior to start. Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts per week, guaranteed 36 hours. First-time travelers are welcome.