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

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Unit & Patient Population

• Medical Surgical unit adjacent to the Emergency Department
• Patients held overnight for observation and further workup (similar to a clinical decision unit)
• Patient diagnoses include Medical Surgical cases such as COVID, abdominal pain, respiratory distress, and symptom-based conditions requiring further evaluation

Job Responsibilities

• May be required to perform unit charge nurse duties with provided training and resources (charge coverage is pending operational needs)
• Floating to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with 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
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Scheduling & Availability

• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Holidays not available for time off: Memorial Day and weekend, Father’s Day weekend, 4th of July weekend, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Local candidates not accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III, education verification, and international search if applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history of disease not accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted
• Tuberculosis screening: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray and proof of positive history required
• Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) AHA or RQI accepted
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score on online test
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or higher
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Additional Notes

• Charge pay available at an elevated rate
• Unit requires completion of facility-specific forms and compliance documents prior to start
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort and with prior approval
• PAPR use requires facility approval prior to start

This position is ideal for a Med/Surg RN with at least 2 years of experience, comfortable with night shifts and occasional charge nurse responsibilities, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.