Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Winchester, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Location: Winchester, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Coordinate care among all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Execute physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Successful completion of Ascension Pharmacology Exam.
• Successful completion of Ascension Medical Surgical Exam.
• Successful completion of Ascension EKG Exam.
• Completion of Ascension Core Competencies.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Completion of pharmacology and medical-surgical exams with a minimum score of 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Completion of EKG exam with a minimum score of 80%, updated every 3 years.
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics, updated every 3 years.
• Completion of unit-specific checklist (optional but may be required by unit leader).
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and contract worker onboarding process.
• Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season).
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual questionnaire required.
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start (annual update required).
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks.
• Shift is primarily overnight.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical position.