Telemetry Step-down RN
South Bend, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Tele RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
• Job Title: Step down
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: Required; must float across all adult inpatient departments including cardiac stepdown, oncology, ortho/trauma, post-surgical, rehab, ICU stepdown, stroke/heart failure, medical/medsurg, and ER boarding as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Locals: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles away from the facility
• Pending License: Accepted if active by start date

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (specialty experience in telemetry required)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Skills:

  • Proficiency in reading, identifying, and reacting to cardiac rhythms (must pass Tele Rhythm Identification Quiz)
  • Telemetry experience required
  • Experience with Cerner PowerChart electronic charting system required
• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license for Indiana

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing and able to float within scope to various adult inpatient units as needed
• Open to block scheduling accommodations
• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in required
• Physical exam and negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start required
• Immunizations and health documents required including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or vaccination)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific modules (approx. 8-10 hours) prior to start
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination or approved exemptions required
• Passport-style photo for badge required

Special Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• Must pass an on-site EKG exam covering cardiac conduction system and dysrhythmia identification
• Scrub color: Royal/White

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience who is comfortable working night shifts and floating across multiple adult inpatient units in a cardiac-focused environment.