Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
Access Healthcare
4x12 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 nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Telemetry and IV start skills required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted
• Note: Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at this facility after 11/30/24 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 only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification for ER RNs)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• IV start skills
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 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 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• Online license verification within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (N95 or approved respirators)
• 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: Strongly recommended but not required
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps of 30 days or more
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start

Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN licenses to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for certain specialties as noted above.
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved; PAPR use requires prior approval except at certain campuses.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

This position is ideal for RNs with medical-surgical and telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in Indiana with a 13-week commitment.