Postpartum Registered Nurse
Carmel, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Rapid RN Post Partum

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Acute Rapid Response (LTARapidResponse)
Contract Length: 4 weeks

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Serve as primary coordinator for all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Follow physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Indiana (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Must be AHA certified.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics certification required.
• NRP Advanced certification required.
• Fetal Monitoring certification (AWHONN, Relias, or equivalent within past 2 years).

Exams & Competencies

• Pharmacology exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Fetal Monitoring competency if not covered in core exam.
• Ascension Safe Sleep training.
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years).

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Tuberculosis screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit Test for respiratory protection (updated annually).
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment.
• Employment verification for past 7 years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Professional references: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment.

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID matching home state for compact license.
• Resume or professional profile submission required.
• Completion of onboarding requirements including nursing contract worker onboarding and education attestations.
• Completion of skills checklist within one year of start, updated annually.
• Badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Post Partum
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in specialty based on typical standards for this role.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

This position is ideal for experienced postpartum RNs looking for a short-term assignment in Indiana with a reputable healthcare system.