Oncology Telemetry Registered Nurse
South Bend, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Unit focus: Oncology with a high volume of telemetry patients
• Responsibilities include management of drips and cardiac rhythms
• Strong telemetry experience preferred; candidates without telemetry experience must have strong Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) skills
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Royal Blue top with White or Royal Blue bottom
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (no locals accepted)
• First-time travelers are accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering the last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required prior to start
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• TB testing: Negative 2-step PPD or Q-gold within 1 year; T-spot tests not accepted; if positive PPD, must have chest x-ray within past 12 months
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Flu vaccine required prior to start or approved medical/religious exemption; documentation must be on file by December 15
• COVID vaccine required unless a signed medical or religious exemption is submitted

Additional Requirements

• On-site EKG exam covering cardiac conduction system, dysrhythmia identification, and wave labeling
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement and photo for badge
• Completion of facility-required online modules (approximately 8-10 hours) prior to start
• Fit mask test preferred (if not available, note will be made and requirement may be waived)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Employment application required for all candidates
• Candidates must be prepared for night shifts and the physical demands of telemetry and oncology nursing

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry and/or strong MedSurg experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with night shifts and oncology patient care focus.