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Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Specialty: Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 332
Charting System: Epic (experience required at level 3 or 4)
Scrub Color: White
Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Florida with primary source verification within 30 days of start
Minimum 1.5 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience required
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with Epic electronic charting system
Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Ability to float within scope to three nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
First-time travel nurses accepted
Locals accepted at same rate
Pending licenses not accepted

Required Certifications

Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)

Licensure & Verification

NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
Background checks: 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan accepted nationwide)
Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 6 months of start
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
Immunizations or titers required for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
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

Additional Requirements & Notes

Smoke-free facility: all travelers must be nicotine-free; negative nicotine test required
All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late RTO requests likely denied
Online onboarding modules must be completed by due date prior to start; modules require use of Google Chrome on a computer and cannot be completed on a phone
Candidates must prioritize time-sensitive Epic modules immediately upon assignment confirmation
Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required
Performance evaluation required if candidate has worked with the agency for over 1 year

Orientation & Onboarding

Start date aligned with next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
Orientation includes pass/fail testing for EKG and medication/pharmacology
Facility issues radiation badges if applicable

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ICU nurses with cardiac and neuro patient care skills, working night shifts in a teaching hospital environment with a supportive team and advanced electronic charting system.