Telemetry RN
South Bend, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float within scope to other departments including Post-Surgical, Ortho/Trauma, Oncology, Medical/MedSurg, Cardiac, Stroke/Heart Failure, and ER boarding
• Charting System: Cerner-Powerchart
• Scrub Color: Royal/White
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check covering 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
• 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 screening: Negative 2-step PPD or Qgold within 1 year of start (T-spot not accepted); if positive PPD, chest x-ray within past 12 months required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • 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 exemption available for medical or religious reasons with required documentation
• Fit mask test preferred (not required for this location)
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, agency resource guide acknowledgment, and photo for badge required
• Completion of facility onboarding modules (approx. 8-10 hours) prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete an on-site EKG exam if applicable to role
• Must review and sign all required facility-specific agreements and guides prior to start
• No annual background check required for Advanced Practice Nurses (not applicable here)
• Extensions or agency flips do not require new modules if candidate has worked with the facility within the past year

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for experienced Telemetry RNs who are comfortable working varied patient populations and floating across multiple departments within a hospital setting.