Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Must be flexible with weekend requirements; expected to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Teaching facility environment; travel nurses may be required to precept or have students shadow them.
• Call-in policy requires making up missed shifts during the pay period or adding shifts at the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided.
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be expected with support.
• Staffing ratios typically 1:5-6.
• Patient population includes GI/Liver medical patients, ERCP, CAPD, pre-transplant, and chronic pancreatitis.
• First-time travelers are not accepted; candidates must have prior travel experience.
• Local candidates are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Proficient in IV start

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or equivalent.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or equivalent.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or equivalent.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required.
• Chemotherapy certification - as required.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted.
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted.
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted.
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no exemptions accepted.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required.
• TB testing (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; chest X-ray required if positive.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31). No declinations accepted.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required.
• Color blindness testing required (Ishihara or equivalent).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, safety, and compliance documents prior to start.

Important Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work in a teaching environment with potential precepting duties.
• Floating between units may be required.
• Indiana RN license holders will not be allowed to work past 11/30/2024 except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN roles.
• On-site PAPR is available at some locations with prior approval.

This position is ideal for experienced travel Registered Nurses comfortable with a dynamic, teaching hospital environment and flexible scheduling.