Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Rochester, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Rochester, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Immediate backfill needed
• Must have EPIC experience within the past year on the same unit type the candidate is applying for
• Proficiency with EPIC is required to obtain EPIC access
• If EPIC experience is not from the local hospital system, orientation at a nearby facility (1.5 hours away) is required
• No blocked schedules
• Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Must be available on weekends

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for OR (Operating Room)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for OB/GYN and ER
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for all RNs

Licenses and Verifications

• Valid State Nursing License (Indiana) with primary source verification
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Background checks including criminal, nationwide sex offender, education verification, and state-specific license database search
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year (approved mask models)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination as per birth year guidelines
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series
  • Varicella: Titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox
  • Flu vaccine mandatory during flu season (October-May 31); declinations require exemption approval

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam appropriate to clinical specialty
• Competency exam as applicable by profession and specialty, must meet passing score

Additional Requirements

• Emergency contact form and orientation education must be completed prior to start
• HIPAA Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
• Employment application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Employment history verification required

Work Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Weekend availability required
• No blocked schedules

This position is ideal for RNs with recent EPIC experience on the same unit type, who meet all licensure, certification, and health requirements, and are available for a 13-week travel contract in Indiana.