Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift Requirements: Every other weekend required
• Unit Ratio: 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Unit Type: Medical-Surgical

  • Majority medical patients (COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, COVID-19, chest pain, small bowel obstruction, etc.)
  • Small surgical caseload (1-3 post-surgical cases/day) including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, colectomy, mastectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy
• Skillset Requirements:

  • Telemetry
  • IV Start
• Certification Requirements:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals Accepted: No
• Additional Notes:

  • Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at these facilities except for Periop/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS) who are exempt from this rule.

Required Experience

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for RN Medical-Surgical roles (no conflicting data to increase requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Licensure: Valid RN license with online verification within 30 days of start
• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • County, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III checks
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Official transcript or diploma required
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Employment Application: Must be current and explain any gaps of 30+ days
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit competency exam
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • 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 but not required
  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray if positive history
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS and BLS (AHA or RQI accepted) mandatory
  • PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke, EFM certifications may be required depending on unit (verify per assignment)
• Orientation & Compliance:

  • Completion of facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start
  • HIPAA Acknowledgement required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this assignment.
• First-time travelers are welcome.
• Locals are not accepted for this role.
• Charge pay available (not included here per instructions).
• IU Health has specific restrictions for Indiana RNs starting 11/30/24, with exceptions for certain perioperative and ambulatory roles.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical experience who is comfortable with telemetry and IV starts, willing to work every other weekend, and able to meet comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.