ICU Registered Nurse
Melbourne, Florida
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ICU

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

Job Details

• EPIC experience required
• No call required
• Opportunity to float to other units/locations within the region
• Anticipated need to work holidays to fill scheduling needs
• Patient Ratios: 1:2-3
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period (schedule TBD by unit needs)
• On-call: No
• Float Requirement: Yes, traveler will have a home base but may float to other units or locations
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• EPIC experience

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification required; certain institutions are not accepted
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (valid for 5 years once on file)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required; must be fully shaven)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (labs valid for 5 years)
• Required immunizations or titers within 5 years: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (quantitative or qualitative titers accepted)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (must include marijuana; witnessed urine collection required for instant tests)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Completion of facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgement, confidentiality agreement, values, and badge form
• Photo for badge: passport-style, white background, no filters

Work Environment & Notes

• Contracted hours guaranteed
• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers
• Strict policies on flu vaccine exemptions and documentation submission deadlines
• Traveler may float to multiple units or locations within the region as needed

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in an ICU setting requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, Florida licensure, EPIC experience, and specific certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. The role involves weekend shifts, holiday availability, and floating to other units. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings are mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome.