Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Lafayette, IN
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indiana, Lafayette

Job Details

• Location: Lafayette, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Unit: Mixed Acuity Unit (Medical Surgical and Progressive Care Unit)
• Patient Population: Oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and multiple sclerosis (MS) patients
• Patient Ratios:

  • MS patients: 1:5-6
  • PCU patients: 1:3-4
• Care Level: Includes unstable strokes, BiPAP, and drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin, Lasix
• Experience: Must have solid neurological (Neuro) experience
• Accepting: MS/Telemetry or PCU RNs only
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Locals: Not accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required

License Requirements

• Must have an active Indiana RN license in hand prior to start (no pending licenses accepted)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Telemetry experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Neurology experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Amiodarone drip
• Experience with Lasix drip
• Experience with Post Heart Cath care
• Experience with Post Pacemaker care

Background and Compliance

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county and statewide criminal checks, sex offender registry, and education verification
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
• Color blindness testing required

Documentation

• Must provide clear copies of transcripts/diplomas
• Education verification required
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment within 2 years, with supervisory titles
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and annually
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel contract
• Indiana RN travelers will not be allowed to work at these facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Red top, black bottoms

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong neurological skills who are comfortable working in a mixed acuity environment including oncology and stroke care, and who meet all licensure and certification requirements.