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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a 31-bed med-surg unit focused on general surgery, urology, gynecology, and bariatric surgery.
• Must have experience with bariatric surgery, thyroidectomy, bowel obstruction, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI).
• Patient ratio: 1:6.
• Floating required.
• Prescreen question: Experience with voiding trials and/or urologic surgeries preferred.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Locals not accepted.
• Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from Indiana RN work restrictions effective 11/30/24.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience in bariatric surgery.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required. First-time travelers are accepted.

Health & Background 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.
  • Education verification.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray 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/documentation required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31), no declinations accepted.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.

Additional Information

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years, with supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and annually.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms required prior to start.
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing, preferably with skills in bariatric surgery, thyroidectomy, bowel obstruction, and CBI. The role requires multiple certifications and compliance with extensive health and background checks. First-time travelers are welcome, and floating is required.