Neurosurgical RN
Pensacola, Florida
Sacred Heart Hospital

Travel RN Surgery Job - Pensacola, Florida

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Surgery (Neurosurgical focus: complex spine, brain, pediatric neuro, DBS)
• Location: Pensacola, Florida
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• On-Call Requirements: Weekdays, weekends, holidays; every fourth weekend rotation
• Holiday Coverage: New Year's Day, Easter

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Experienced Neurosurgical RN (complex spine, brain, pediatric neuro, DBS)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but "experienced" implies prior significant experience in neurosurgical nursing.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA certified
• Current RN License with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific onboarding and competency requirements, including:

  • Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
  • Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
  • Unit Specific Checklist (optional)
  • Onboarding Education Attestation
  • Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
  • Nova StatStrip training
  • Cerner Test-Out assessment
  • Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Health and Immunization Requirements:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations)
  • Fit Test: Annual respiratory fit test required
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions require mask wearing
  • TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations)
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations)
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days of start
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Background Checks and Verifications:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender registry (updated annually)
  • EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
  • Education verification within 90 days of start
  • Employment verification for past 7 years
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • Professional references (at least two) prior to first assignment

Summary

This travel RN Surgery position in Pensacola, FL requires an experienced neurosurgical nurse with expertise in complex spine, brain, pediatric neuro, and DBS cases. The role involves 40 hours per week with on-call duties including holidays and every fourth weekend. Candidates must meet extensive credentialing, immunization, and background verification requirements specific to the healthcare system. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.