Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a Mixed Acuity Unit including medical patients and some PCU level of care patients.
• Unit specialties include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care.
• Patient ratios: MS patients 1:5-6, PCU patients 1:3-4.
• Care for unstable stroke patients and those requiring BiPAP.
• Experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Insulin drips, Post Heart Cath, and Post Pacemaker care required.
• Must have solid neurological nursing experience.
• Accepting RNs with MS/Telemetry or PCU experience.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract.
• Locals are NOT accepted for this assignment.
• Pending license candidates are NOT accepted; must have an Indiana state license and required certifications in hand before starting.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER RNs)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Chemotherapy, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with solid neuro experience.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but solid neuro experience implies at least 1-2 years in neuro or related specialty.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Licensing & Compliance

• Must have a valid Indiana RN license before start.
• Background checks required within 30-90 days of start, including criminal, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start with approved respirators.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test within 1 year
  • 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
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31), no declinations accepted
• Color blind testing required (Ishihara exam or equivalent).

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start.
• Must have a minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be current and complete.
• Must be able to wear scrub colors: red top and black bottoms.
• Charting system used: Cerner.
• Free parking available.

Important Notes

• This is a short-term acute care facility with 194 staffed beds.
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN travelers to work at their facilities effective 11/30/24, except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• This unit will not accept Return to Office (RTO) requests for the period 11/23 through 11/29.

Summary

This travel RN position in Lafayette, Indiana is a 13-week contract on a mixed acuity unit specializing in neuro, oncology, stroke, and cardiac care. Candidates must have solid neuro experience, an Indiana RN license, and required certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The role requires working 12-hour shifts with holiday coverage and strict compliance with immunizations, background checks, and facility onboarding requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Locals are not accepted for this assignment.