Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)

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

Job Description

• Work primarily with medical-surgical patients including COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, COVID-19, chest pain, small bowel obstruction, etc.
• Small surgical caseload (1-3 post-surgical cases/day) including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, colectomy, mastectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy.
• Shift requirement: Every other weekend required
• Unit staffing ratio: 1:6
• Telemetry and IV start skills required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted
• Note: Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• IV start skills
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/lived history verification
  • 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)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (approved respirators only)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Preferred but not required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted
• TB testing within 1 year of start (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exam
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years; must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN licenses to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for certain perioperative and ambulatory specialties.
• Orientation and facility-specific compliance forms must be completed as a priority.
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved in advance.
• Flu vaccine exemptions allowed only for approved medical or religious reasons and must be screened and approved by team lead.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with medical-surgical and telemetry experience who are comfortable with weekend shifts and meet the comprehensive compliance and certification requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.