PCU Travel Nurse Job in Fort Walton Beach, FL | Nights (3x12)
HCA Florida - Fort Walton Destin Hospital
Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Fort Walton Beach, FL
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$1,784
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at HCA Florida - Fort Walton Destin Hospital . This role pays $1,784 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: HCA Florida - Fort Walton Destin Hospital
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Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Florida and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Fort Walton Beach, FL
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PCU job in Fort Walton Beach
- Review Florida nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Florida salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL holds the western anchor of Florida's Emerald Coast, where military installations and a heavy summer tourist season together shape the patient mix and keep travel contracts circulating. Emergency departments and surgical suites see the most consistent demand, with summer adding trauma and visitor volume. Mary Esther and Niceville widen the housing search beyond the beach zone, where rents climb each season; many RNs rent inland and keep the water as a short drive. Destin sits just east when a day off calls for the busier strip. The Indian Temple Mound Museum marks the old downtown. The sugar-white beaches that drive the local economy stay reachable on even a quick break between back-to-back shifts.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · Fort Walton Beach, FL · $1,784 /wk