Step-down Registered Nurse
Munster, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Munster, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (consecutive experience required)
• Required Indiana or Compact RN License
• BLS certification required
• Must pass on-site Pass/Fail EKG exam

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit: Intermediate Care North Unit (27-bed multidisciplinary, 24-hour unit)
• Patient population: Primarily adults over 12 years old, average age 65
• Common patient diagnoses: ESRD (CAPD or Hemodialysis), cardiac dysrhythmia, unstable angina, CAD, PVD, COPD, diabetes management, CHF, general surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring
• Patient ratio: 1:5
• Float required
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend (6-12 weekend shifts per contract)
• Electronic documentation system: EPIC

Travel Experience

• First-time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA required, must be current or updated within 60 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA required, must be current or updated within 60 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – required annually, must be current or updated within 60 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing on EKG and Medication exams on first day of orientation (2 attempts allowed)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – annual requirement
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – advanced EKG exam required for this unit, must be completed within 72 hours of signing, 90% passing score required, annual update required
• Core Part I, II, III exams – must be completed prior to start and updated annually
• OSHA Mandatory training – must be completed prior to start and updated annually
• Color Blind Testing – required within 1 year of start (online acceptable)

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, clearance to work with no restrictions and free of communicable diseases
• Fit mask (N95) required prior to start; facial hair must comply with OSHA standards
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunity titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella with boosters or declinations as applicable
• 10-panel drug test within 3 weeks of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) or approved exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination required (2 doses Moderna/Pfizer or 1 dose J&J) with medical or religious exemptions accepted; declinations not accepted
• Background checks including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS L3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required prior to start
• Employment application, work history verification, and references required

Additional Job Details

• Candidates must complete unit-specific job description and competency exams prior to start
• Several study guides provided for medication administration, pediatric medication, EKG challenge, and Plum 360 to prepare for testing
• Pass/Fail competency exams on first day of orientation with remediation process available for EKG exam failures
• Weekend coverage and float requirements apply

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary intermediate care unit with a focus on cardiac and renal patient populations.