Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Carmel, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 31-bed med-surgical unit focused on general surgery, urology, gynecology, and bariatric surgery
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Floating: Required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in nursing, with demonstrated skills in bariatric surgery, thyroidectomy, bowel obstruction, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Local candidates not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with voiding trials
• Experience in urogynecologic (urogyn) surgery
• Bariatric surgery experience
• Thyroidectomy experience
• Bowel obstruction experience
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) experience

Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Chemotherapy certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Note: Verify specific certification requirements per unit

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, and federal databases (must be current within 90 days)
• Education verification and official transcript/diploma
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 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
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation packets and compliance checklists prior to start
• Self-study orientation and test required before start
• On-site fit testing available only with prior approval and limited locations
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized med-surg environment with a focus on surgical and urologic patient care, ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana.