PCU Telemetry Charge RN
Titusville, Florida
Parrish Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Charge RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Titusville, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position is a Charge RN role requiring at least 1 year of full-time Charge RN experience (no exceptions).
• Must be comfortable managing a 1:6 patient ratio with patients typically requiring Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care.
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM - 7 AM).
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Floating within scope of practice is required.
• No block scheduling allowed.
• Orientation week: mandatory 5 shifts (36-40 hours).

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• At least 1 year of full-time Charge RN experience.
• Experience in Med Surg and Telemetry nursing.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Licenses

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Florida.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable.
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except PACU, OR, Women’s Center, or Case Management).
• Additional preferred certifications (not required):

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 6 months including social security trace, education verification, nationwide checks, and motor vehicle record if driving is required.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance must be on file prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting required if not already cleared).
• Education verification of nursing degree (ASN, BSN, or MSN). Transcript/diploma acceptable as placeholder if verification pending.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 3 months of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Required vaccinations or documented declinations/exemptions for:

  • COVID-19
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and quizzes prior to start.
• Two professional references within two years of start.
• Performance evaluation within the last year if applicable.
• Skills checklist required.

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Acute care hospital setting with approximately 210 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Meditech.
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces.
• Scrub color: any.
• Strict attendance policy: 3 call-outs result in termination.
• Shift change notices:

  • 48 hours’ notice refusal may forfeit guaranteed hours.
  • 1 week or more notice refusal may result in termination.
• Must plan for approximately 4 hours to complete required modules before start date.
• Holiday work requirements based on number of holidays during assignment (e.g., work 1 evening and 1 holiday if 1-2 holidays fall within assignment).

Summary

This is a night shift Charge RN travel contract position requiring strong leadership experience, comfort with PCU-level acuity, and orthopedic nursing skills. Candidates must meet strict compliance, licensing, and certification requirements and be prepared for a structured orientation and scheduling environment. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.