Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Lafayette, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:00 - 6:30)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit Staffing Ratio: 1:6

Job Description

• Work primarily with medical-surgical patients including COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, COVID-19, chest pain, small bowel obstruction, and a small surgical caseload (1-3 post-surgical cases per day) such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, colectomy, mastectomy, appendectomy, and cholecystectomy.
• Telemetry and IV start skills are required.
• Every other weekend shift required.
• Locals are not accepted; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Holiday blackout for return to office: July 1 - July 6.
• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Telemetry competency
• IV Start competency

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS Level III
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcript/diploma required (may be pending at start)
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (supervisory or managerial titles required)
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days (covering 7 years)
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit test for approved respirators (N95 or PAPR) within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; if positive, chest x-ray and documentation required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (history not accepted; vaccines required if titer negative)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination preferred but not required
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Additional Information

• Must complete facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start (time sensitive)
• On-site fit testing is limited and not available at certain campuses; PAPR use requires prior facility approval
• Holiday blackout period for return to office applies July 1-6
• Charge pay available (not included here per instructions)

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with night shifts and a moderate patient ratio.