Registered Nurse - ER Holding Unit Float
Bloomington, IN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Float position on an Acuity Adaptable Unit with patient care levels ranging from Medical-Surgical (MS) to Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown/ICU.
• Patient ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on acuity and patient type.
• Unit is a boarding unit where patients come from the Emergency Department and are boarded until discharge or transfer to inpatient units. Patients are generally stable; unstable patients are moved out.
• RN must have PCU experience as floating to inpatient PCU units is required when no patients are on the boarding unit.
• Team nursing model is used, involving collaboration and delegation with LPNs. RN must be comfortable working in this environment.
• Unit size fluctuates between 4 beds and up to 8-10 beds depending on staffing and acuity. Staffing may include nurse/CNA or nurse/LPN combinations.
• Shift options: 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Cerner experience is required.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification.
• On-call is not required.
• Locals are not accepted.
• First-time travelers are NOT accepted.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Prior travel experience is required (first timers not accepted).

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (within 30 days of start)
  • HHS/OIG (within 30 days of start)
• Transcript/Diploma (official copy showing degree and graduation date).
• Education verification (may be pending at start but must be obtained).
• State RN license verification (within 30 days before start).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam.
• Unit competency exam.
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (approved respirators only).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
  • 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 preferred but not required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment within 2 years, must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above.
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist within 12 months of start and annually updated.

Work Schedule & Hours

• 3x12-hour shifts = 36 hours/week
• 4x12-hour shifts = 48 hours/week
• Guaranteed hours: 8 and 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week also available

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable with team nursing and delegation to LPNs.
• Must be able to float to PCU inpatient units as needed.
• Must work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• No on-call required.
• Locals are not accepted for this position.
• First-time travel nurses are not accepted; prior travel experience is required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PCU background who have prior travel contract experience and are comfortable working in a dynamic, acuity-adaptable, team nursing environment.