Travel RN – Intermediate Care Unit
Munster, Indiana
Community Foundation of Northern Indiana

Registered Nurse (RN) - IMC

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years consecutive experience in IMCU
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, to 3 facilities within 5-20 minutes apart
• Patient Ratios: Varies
• Charting System: Epic (required)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 5 days

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Valid Indiana or Compact RN license (must have in hand at time of submission)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual requirement)
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)

Orientation & Testing Requirements

• Pass/Fail testing on first day of orientation including:

  • Adult and Pediatric Medication Exams
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Challenge (very detailed and challenging exam)
• Competency exams including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency (annual)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (annual, 90% passing score required)
  • Core Parts I, II, III and OSHA mandatory exams (annual)
• ECG Interpretation CEU recommended for success on EKG exam
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required

Floating Facilities

• Community Hospital
• Saint Catherine Hospital
• Saint Mary's Hospital

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, indicating clearance to work without restrictions
• Fit mask (N95 respirator) required prior to start; facial hair must comply with OSHA standards
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunity or booster documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: 10-panel test within 3 weeks of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal vaccinations/documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) or approved exemption
  • COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses Moderna/Pfizer or 1 dose J&J) or approved exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Color blind testing within 1 year (online acceptable)

Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS L3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Transcript or diploma of highest education required prior to start
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Two references from most recent contract required
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements required prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, credential checklist, medication administration study guides)
• COVID-19 travel acknowledgement required

Additional Notes

• Floating between three nearby facilities is required
• Candidates must be prepared for rigorous competency testing, especially the EKG challenge
• Annual updates required for many certifications and competencies
• No temporary licenses accepted; must hold permanent or compact RN license prior to signing

This position is ideal for RNs with IMCU experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with a structured orientation and competency testing process, and who are comfortable floating between multiple facilities.