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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• License: Must have Indiana or Compact RN license in hand or have submitted fingerprint application package
• Weekend Requirement: Must be flexible; expected to work 50% of weekends during contract
• Floating: May be required to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, ICU with resources provided
• Staffing Ratios: 1:5-6
• Patient Population: Diverse, ages 18+ with Neuro, Cardio/Pulm, Endocrine, Liver/GI, Renal cases
• Teaching Facility: May be required to precept or have students shadow during assignment
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse duties with training and resources provided

Certifications Required

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

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) 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
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score for online test
• TB Questionnaire updated annually

Documentation & Verification

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Current employment application including work history with explanations for gaps of 30+ days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history including SSN trace, county criminal, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcript/diploma (may be pending at start)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Unit competency exam required

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• On-site PAPR available at Methodist and University Hospitals with automatic approval
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to end of contract depending on FTE status
• Candidates must complete mandatory IU Health RRT modules if applicable (22 modules with strict deadlines)

This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse, teaching hospital environment with a variety of patient populations and requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and adherence to strict compliance and certification standards.