ICU Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (4 shifts x 12 hours, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed acuity unit covering ICU to some PCU ratios
• Patient population primarily cardiovascular surgery and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS)
• Additional patients include medical/surgical, progressive care, cardiovascular ICU, and oncology patients
• Unit equipped with telemetry and all private rooms with overhead lifts

Staffing Ratios

• ICU ratio: 1:2
• AA ratio: 1:3-4 (very rare)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Indiana
• Minimum 18 months (1.5 years) of ICU nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Guaranteed hours options:

  • 8 or 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours totaling 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours totaling 48 hours/week
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• Block scheduling may be discussed but not guaranteed
• Local candidates not accepted

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Indiana required
• Online license verification within 30 days before start date

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background check within 90 days, including 7-year work/lived history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official transcript or diploma verifying degree and graduation date
• Education verification by third party (may be pending at start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test within 1 year (or chest x-ray if positive)
  • 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
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30–3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually and within 12 months of start
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Current employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• No on-call required
• Scrub color: black bottoms and red top
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: free
• Facility type: Short-term acute care with 210 staffed beds

This position offers a challenging cardiovascular ICU nursing role with a diverse patient population and opportunities to develop advanced critical care skills in a supportive travel contract environment.