Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Titusville, Florida
Parrish Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Titusville, Florida
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Patient ratio: 1:6 experience required
• Patient acuity: PCU (Progressive Care Unit) level of care
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required within scope of practice
• Block scheduling: Not allowed
• Orientation: Mandatory 5 shifts (36-40 hours) during clinical orientation week
• Local candidates: Not eligible if within 30 miles of facility
• Facility type: Acute Care Hospital with 210 staffed beds
• Charting system: Meditech
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience within the last year
• Experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit) level of care
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check within 6 months, including:

  • Social Security Trace
  • County, Nationwide, and National Sex Offender checks
  • Education verification (ASN, BSN, or MSN required)
  • Motor Vehicle Record if driving is part of the job
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Education verification must not be from certain disallowed institutions
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 3 months of start (instant tests not accepted as final)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or approved waivers required for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Flu seasonal vaccine or declination
  • COVID vaccine or approved exemption (religious or medical)
• Completion of facility-specific job description and orientation documents
• Completion of required eLearning modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Color blindness test through Relias within 1 year, minimum 80% score
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum 84% passing score
• Performance evaluation on file within last year if previously assigned through any agency
• Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Three call-outs will result in termination
• Shift change refusals with less than 48 hours’ notice may result in forfeiting guaranteed hours
• Shift change refusals with 1 week or more notice may result in termination
• Holiday work requirements:

  • If 1-2 holidays fall within assignment, must work 1 evening and 1 holiday shift
  • If 3 holidays fall within assignment, must work 1 evening and 2 holiday shifts
• Fit testing for masks will be completed onsite during first week
• Candidates must review and sign multiple facility-specific acknowledgments and forms (e.g., confidentiality, tobacco-free policy, orientation acknowledgments)

This position requires a dedicated RN comfortable with PCU-level care, orthopedic nursing, and a 1:6 patient ratio in a fast-paced acute care setting during night shifts. Compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory prior to start.