Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indianapolis, Indiana

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Cardiovascular surgical, peripheral vascular surgical, arrhythmias, endocarditis, CHF exacerbation, and overflow as needed
• Staffing Ratios: 1:5-6

Job Requirements & Expectations

• Must be flexible with weekend shifts; expected to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Refusal to float to other units may result in contract termination.
• Floating may include Med-Surg, PCU, ICU levels of care with resources provided.
• Teaching facility: travel nurses may be required to precept or have students shadow them.
• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Preferred skills: Telemetry and IV start.
• Locals are not accepted.
• Candidates must have an Indiana or Compact nursing license in hand or have submitted fingerprint application.

Certification Requirements

• BCLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (required for all candidates)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (verify per cost center)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (verify per cost center)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification) - as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - per unit requirements
• NIH Stroke Certification - as required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA compliance
• State License Verification (within 30 days before start)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles): positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Mumps: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history not accepted
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (includes amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Documentation & History

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Current employment application with full work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually
• Application must cover 7 years of history with all gaps accounted for

Additional Notes

• IU Health University and Methodist Hospitals are teaching facilities.
• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at IU Health facilities except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).
• On-site PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) is available at Methodist and University Hospitals and is automatically approved.
• On-site fit testing is limited and only available as a last resort at certain campuses.
• Completion of mandatory RRT modules required for Respiratory Therapists (not applicable for RN).
• Compliance with facility-specific forms and orientation packets is required prior to start.

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