Medical-Surgical/PCU Float RN
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float position on an Acuity adaptable unit with patient care levels ranging from Medical-Surgical (MS) to Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown/ICU.
• Patient ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on acuity and patient type.
• Unit is a boarding unit where patients come from the Emergency Department and are boarded until discharge or transfer to inpatient units. Patients are generally stable; unstable patients are moved out.
• RN may be floated to an inpatient PCU unit; PCU experience is required.
• Unit size fluctuates between 4 beds and up to 8-10 beds depending on staffing and acuity.
• Team nursing model is used, involving RN/LPN collaboration and delegation. RN must be comfortable working in this model.
• Shift options: 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Cerner experience required.
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification.
• On-call: Not required.
• Locals not accepted.
• First-time travelers not accepted.
• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern (36-48 hours/week).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• PCU experience required.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required. First-time travelers are not accepted.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) but BLS, ACLS, and NIH are mandatory for this role.

Technology/Systems

• Cerner experience required.

Staffing and Work Environment

• Team nursing with RN/LPN collaboration and delegation.
• Float position with potential assignment to PCU inpatient unit.
• Boarding unit with fluctuating patient census and acuity.

Scheduling

• 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts.
• Every other weekend required.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within required timeframes.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required.
• State RN license verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start with approved respirators.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • 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/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam required.
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; must be from charge nurse, manager, supervisor, or above.
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position; locals are not accepted.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Must be comfortable with team nursing and delegation to LPNs.
• Must be able to float to PCU inpatient unit if needed.
• Must work required holidays and every other weekend.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with PCU background who is comfortable working in a dynamic, acuity-adaptable, team nursing environment and has prior travel contract experience.