Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Avon, IN
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Avon, Indiana

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Avon, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Requirements: 3x12 hour shifts or 4x12 hour shifts
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Not accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Indiana RN Restriction (Effective 11/30/24): Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at these facilities after this date, except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Experience Requirements

• No explicit years of specialty experience stated; assume standard RN qualifications.
• No prior travel experience required.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA only
• Other certifications as applicable per unit: CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, Tech Cert Verification (as required)

Required Documents & Verifications

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Check (within 90 days of start) including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
  • International search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start)
• Transcript or Diploma (official, clear copy)
• Education Verification (third party, may be pending at start)
• State License Verification (within 30 days of start, primary source)
• Physical Exam (within 12 months of start)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months of start) with approved respirators
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen (within 12 months of start)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (required)
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen (Amphetamines, Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific forms and packets (Look of Assurance, Compliance Checklist, Confidentiality Agreement, Policy Information, Self Study Orientation & Test, Fast Track Slide Packet and Signature Forms)
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above.
• Employment Application: Current with full work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained.
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months of start and annually.
• TB Questionnaire: Required and must be updated annually.

This position requires compliance with strict immunization and documentation policies, including mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and flu vaccination or approved exemptions. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with 12-hour shift options.