Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Elkhart, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (MedSurg) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: MedSurg Registered Nurse
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Occasional floating to other Level 3 departments
• Holiday Requirement: One holiday per contract
• Additional Shifts: Two extra level-loading shifts every 6 weeks (flexible scheduling)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 to 1:6 on MedSurg Unit
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Experience Requirements

• With travel experience: Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Without travel experience: Minimum 18 months of RN experience

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

Preferred Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• ONC (Oncology Nursing Certification)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Licensing & Location

• License: Pending licenses accepted if active by start date
• Locals: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles from facility

Uniform & Documentation

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Charting System: Cerner

Attendance Policy

• Allowed 2 call-offs per assignment without penalty
• 3rd call-off may result in contract termination or coaching

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years, all states lived/worked in
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screen: Negative 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious declination required prior to start
• COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical documentation

Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start
• Submission of a passport-style photo for badge
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations as required

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with flexibility in additional shifts, a supportive attendance policy, and clear certification and health requirements suitable for both new and experienced travel nurses.