Apheresis RN
Indianapolis, IN
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Apheresis

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts
• Call: Rotating call required
• Staffing Ratio: 1:1
• Unit Focus: GVHD, BO, CTCL, Photopheresis
• Special Equipment: CellEx
• Skillset Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
  • Experience with Apheresis equipment or Dialysis
  • Experience with Central lines and ports

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA only (if applicable)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)

Required Licenses

• Valid Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license must be in hand to submit application
• Online license verification required within 30 days before start date

Required Documents & Verifications

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

  • 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, and National criminal checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official Transcript or Diploma (may be pending at start)
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Current Employment Application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation packets and compliance checklists prior to start
• Mandatory completion of required online modules (22 modules covering safety, compliance, infection prevention, HIPAA, hazardous drugs, patient education, and more) before orientation
• HIPAA Acknowledgement required

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Rotating call and 1:1 staffing ratio indicate a high-acuity patient care environment
• Experience with specialized units and equipment (GVHD, BO, CTCL, Photopheresis, CellEx) is essential

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of dialysis experience, with dialysis experience within the last year
• Experience with apheresis procedures and equipment
• Experience with central lines and ports
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification