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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Must be flexible with weekend requirements; expected to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Teaching facility: travel nurses may be required to precept or have students shadow them.
• Locals are not accepted for this position.
• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period 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 typically 1:5-6.
• Unit handles trauma cases including GSW, blunt trauma, stab wounds, MVC, falls, orthopedic injuries, ostomies, hernia repairs, skin flaps, significant wounds, and surgical drains.
• Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from the local RN restriction effective 11/30/24.

Required Qualifications

• License: Indiana RN or Compact RN license in hand or fingerprint application submitted.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required. Level 1 Trauma experience preferred.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (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 (as applicable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only (as applicable)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., Chemotherapy, NIH Stroke Certification, EFM)
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
  • Unit competency exam required
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
    • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) 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
    • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check within 90 days of start including 7 years of history, SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification, and international search if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• History:

  • Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
  • Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days
  • Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Facility Specific Requirements:

  • Completion of mandatory orientation modules (22 modules including Environment of Care, HIPAA, Infection Prevention, etc.) prior to start
  • Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements
  • Various facility-specific forms and packets must be completed as a priority

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Travelers must be prepared to float to different units and potentially take on charge nurse duties.
• Weekend work flexibility is mandatory.

This position offers a challenging trauma and medical-surgical environment in a teaching hospital setting with opportunities for professional growth and development.