Medical-Surgical RN
Bloomington, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Requirement: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Locals Accepted: No
• Floating: Yes
• Charge Nurse Coverage: May be required based on operational needs; training and resources provided. Candidates must be comfortable with potential charge nurse responsibilities.
• Unit: Medical Surgical unit adjacent to Emergency Department; functions similarly to a clinical decision unit for observation patients.
• Patient Diagnoses: Medical Surgical only, including COVID, abdominal pain, respiratory distress, and symptom-based cases requiring further workup.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum Specialty Experience Required: 2 years
• Required Skills:

  • Medical/Surgical nursing
  • Starting IVs
  • Nasal Cannula management
  • CERNER electronic health record system experience
• Preferred Skills:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Previous charge nurse experience

Certification Requirements

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM)

Licensure & Compliance

• Indiana RN license required (note: as of 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers)
• Online license verification required within 30 days before start
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and education verification required
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific respirators approved)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (no declinations accepted)
• Color blind testing required (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or higher
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Candidates must be comfortable with potential charge nurse duties if needed.
• This position does not accept first-time travelers or local candidates.
• Floating to other units may be required.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs with at least 2 years of specialty experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced observation unit and have strong clinical and documentation skills.