Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a mixed acuity unit caring for medical patients with some Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level patients.
• Unit specialties include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care.
• Patient ratios: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients 1:5-6, PCU patients 1:3-4.
• Care includes unstable stroke patients and BiPAP management.
• Drip experience required with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin, Lasix.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (day shift example: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM).
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract.
• Locals are not accepted for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana (in-hand, no pending licenses accepted).
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Neurology experience required.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Experience with insulin drips.
• Experience with post heart catheterization and post pacemaker procedures.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including 7-year work/life history, criminal, sex offender, and education verification.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel within 12 months (includes amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (N95 models or Honeywell N95).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • 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.
• Tuberculosis screening: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive history.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted.
• Competency exams: Medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years.
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually.

Additional Information

• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care with 194 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Free parking available.
• Dress code: Red top, black bottoms scrub.
• Indiana RN travelers are restricted from working at this facility after 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including Endoscopy, IR, PACU, Cath Lab, SDS).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a travel/contract position; local candidates are not accepted.