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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit)

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step Down
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years in PCU
- ICU experience also required
First-time Travelers: Accepted
Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (36 hours guaranteed) or 8/10 hour shifts (40 hours guaranteed)
Floating: Yes, within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles
Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
Pending License: Accepted
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
Beds: 332 staffed beds
Charting System: EPIC (Epic experience level 3 or 4 required)
Scrub Color: White
Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces
Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen + nicotine test required)

Certifications & Requirements

Must Have at Time of Submission:
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Must Obtain Prior to Start:
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
Additional Requirements:
- Familiarity with cardiac drips
- Epic experience level 3 or 4
- Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized and completed before start
Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal background check updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Fingerprinting:
- Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
Drug Testing:
- Negative 10 panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year of start
Health Documents:
- Physical exam within 6 months of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
- Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
- Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
- COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
References:
- 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
Performance Evaluation: Required if worked with the system over 1 year
Employment Application: Required

Competencies & Testing

Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation for RNs
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Core HIPAA and safety training modules must be completed prior to start
Online onboarding modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be skipped

Additional Notes

All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
Candidates must be nicotine-free with negative drug and nicotine screening
Travelers will float within scope to multiple hospitals in the area
This is a smoke-free facility
Candidates should be prepared for time-sensitive training modules and onboarding processes that may take multiple days

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU and ICU experience looking for a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with a strong emphasis on compliance, certifications, and professional standards.