Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

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

Job Overview

• Unit: Medical Surgical, adjacent to Emergency Department
• Patient Types: Medical Surgical only (e.g., COVID, abdominal pain, respiratory distress, symptom-based observation)
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse duties with training and resources

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record system

Scheduling & Time Off Restrictions

• Shift pattern: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts available
• Unit cannot accommodate time off on the following holidays/weekends:

  • Memorial Day and weekend
  • Father’s Day weekend
  • 4th of July weekend
  • Labor Day weekend
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Checks (within 90 days):

  • 7-year address history verification including SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (may be pending at start if needed)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days)
• License Verification: Online primary source verification within 30 days before start
• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask Test: Within 12 months, using approved respirators (N95 or PAPR with facility approval)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 documented vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended (preferred)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (9/30–3/31) with no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests)
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam or equivalent with 100% minimum score
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above

Additional Notes

• IU Health policy effective 11/30/24 restricts Indiana RN licenses from working at their facilities except for Perioperative/OR and certain allied specialties (e.g., ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs with provided training
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance forms must be completed as a priority prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable working night shifts and meeting strict holiday availability requirements.