Medical-Surgical RN
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be flexible with weekend requirements; expected to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Teaching facility environment; travel nurses may be required to precept or have students shadow them.
• Locals are not accepted.
• Must have Indiana or Compact RN license in hand or have submitted fingerprint application for license.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided.
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be expected.
• Staffing ratios: 1:5-6.
• Unit patient types include: GSW, blunt trauma, stab wounds, MVC, falls, orthopedic injuries, ostomies, hernia repairs, skin flaps, significant wounds, surgical drains.
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities effective 11/30/24, except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required. First-time travelers accepted.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (required for all candidates).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA NRP only.
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as applicable.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as applicable per unit.
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA.
• State License Verification within 30 days of start.

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Techs or RRTs).
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, minimum 100% score).
• Unit Competency Exam.

Health and Background Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background Check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III, education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit Mask test within 12 months of start (specific approved respirators required).
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, 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.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season; no declinations accepted.
• TB Questionnaire updated annually.
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent).

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years, with supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills Checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms (time sensitive).
• Completion of mandatory RRT modules if applicable (22 modules with strict deadlines).

Notes

• Travelers must be prepared to float to different units as needed.
• Charge nurse duties may be assigned based on operational needs with training provided.
• IU Health is a teaching facility; willingness to precept or have students shadow is required.
• Locals are not accepted for this travel position.
• Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at IU Health facilities after 11/30/24 except for certain specialties (Periop/OR, Allied, Ambulatory).

This position offers a dynamic environment with trauma and surgical patient care in a teaching hospital setting, requiring flexibility, strong clinical skills, and adherence to comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.