Travel Medical Surgical RN
Avon, Indiana
Indiana University Health West Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year Medical Surgical experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First Time Travelers Accepted)
• Shift Requirements: 3x12 hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Floating: Yes, may float to other MedSurg units
• Staffing Ratios: 1:5-6
• Certification Requirements:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred Skills: Cerner experience preferred
• Indiana Residents: Not accepted except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (these are exempt from the Indiana resident restriction)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only (if applicable)
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA)
• State License Verification (within 30 days before start)

Required Background Checks & Documents

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Check (within 90 days) including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
  • International search if lived/worked outside US in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check (within 30 days)
• HHS/OIG Check (within 30 days)
• Transcript/Diploma (official, clear copy)
• Education Verification (may be pending at start but must be obtained)
• Employment Application (current, with explanations for gaps over 30 days)
• Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge, manager, supervisor or above)
• Skills Checklist (within 12 months, annual)
• Application must cover 7 years with all gaps accounted for

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 12 months of start)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months) with approved respirators (N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended, preferred but not required)
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or Titers Required (no declinations accepted except medical/religious exemptions where noted):

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (History not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen (within 12 months)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 flu season (no declinations accepted)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent, 100% minimum score)

Additional Notes

• Indiana residents are generally not accepted except for certain specialties (Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, Ambulatory RN travelers) who are exempt from the Indiana resident restriction.
• COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all travelers with limited exemptions.
• Floating to other MedSurg units is required.
• First time travelers are welcome to apply.

This position offers a structured travel contract with clear certification, health, and background requirements tailored for Registered Nurses with Medical Surgical experience.