Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (Post-Cardiac Surgery)
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Unit: Post Cardiac Surgery, Post Vascular Surgery
• Patient Care: Strong cardiac and post-op heart experience required
• Staffing Ratios: 1:3-5 based on acuity
• Floating: May be required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU units; refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided
• Weekend Work: Expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Call-Ins: Must make up call-in shifts during pay period if 0.9 FTE or shifts added to end of contract if unable; 1.2 FTE call-ins added to end of contract
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Not accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience
• Telemetry
• IV Start
• Cardiac Drips - Titrate

Experience Requirements

• Strong cardiac/post-op heart experience required
• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require significant cardiac/post-op experience (recommend minimum 2+ years in relevant specialty)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (First Time Travelers Accepted)

Licensure & Compliance

• Indiana RN license required (note: 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)
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (3M N95 or approved respirators)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • 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
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Preferred but not required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; chest x-ray required if positive history
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• Travelers expected to complete mandatory IU Health orientation modules prior to start (22 modules covering safety, compliance, infection prevention, HIPAA, etc.)
• Various facility-specific documents and compliance forms must be completed prior to start
• Refusal to comply with floating or other operational requirements may result in termination
• Locals are not accepted for this travel position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong cardiac/post-op experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Indianapolis, Indiana, who is comfortable with floating and weekend work, and meets all certification and health requirements.