PCU/MedSurg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 4E PCU/MedSurg (Progressive Care Unit / Medical-Surgical)
• Shift Options:

  • 3x12 hour shifts (36 hours/week)
  • 4x12 hour shifts (48 hours/week)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: To be discussed
• Locals Accepted: No
• Pending License: Accepted, but must obtain Indiana, compact, or temporary license prior to start
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts: 40 hours/week
  • 3x12 hour shifts: 36 hours/week
  • 4x12 hour shifts: 48 hours/week

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 18 months (1.5 years)
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS/BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Preferred Certifications/Experience:

  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Post cardiac surgery care (direct or indirect from OR)
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/replacement (TAVI/TAVR)
  • Arterial line management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line and PICC line management
  • Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Sheath Removal, Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella) preferred
  • Care and management of ventilated patients and ventilator management

Unit & Patient Population

• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Endocrine, Oncology
• Unit Details:

  • CVICU with largest population being cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS)
  • Flex acuity including MedSurg, Progressive Care, and ICU cardiovascular and oncology patients
• Special Equipment:

  • All private rooms with overhead lifts
  • Telemetry monitoring

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 210
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Black bottoms and red top
• Parking: Free

Licensing & Compliance

• Must obtain Indiana RN license (IN, compact, or temporary) prior to start
• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/lived history verification
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Unit competency exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara or equivalent)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually
• Facility-specific compliance and orientation documents required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable working across PCU and MedSurg units as needed
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs
• Charge pay available (additional pay for charge nurse duties)
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract
• Locals are not accepted for this travel position

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 18 months of experience in PCU/MedSurg or cardiovascular care, comfortable with complex cardiac patient management and telemetry, seeking a 13-week travel contract in Bloomington, Indiana.