Telemetry Step Down RN
South Bend, Indiana
Memorial Hospital
$1,875-2,177/weekTNAA TotalMed RN will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Travel Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Position on a 7th Floor Intermediate Step Down Unit (cardiac-focused)
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
- Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
- Floating: May float to like or lesser acuity units within scope
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred (minimum 1 year required)
- Must have telemetry and cardiac/stroke experience
- Some cardiac drip experience required (e.g., Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix)
- Experience caring for renal patients (hemodialysis done by outside company)
- Proficient in reading, identifying, and reacting to cardiac rhythms (passing a telemetry rhythm identification quiz is mandatory)
- Experience with all modes of oxygenation except ventilators
Required Certifications
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Current, active Registered Nurse license for Indiana (pending license accepted if active prior to start)
Additional Requirements
- Must live outside a 50-mile radius (locals not accepted)
- Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in required
- Physical exam, negative TB test or chest X-ray, and drug screening required
- Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start
- Completion of facility-specific modules (approx. 8-10 hours) before start date
- Must complete confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement prior to start
- Passport-style photo required for badge
Work Environment & Notes
- Short Term Acute Care facility
- Charting system: Cerner
- Parking available with no cost for overnight shifts
- Scrub colors: Royal Blue or White
Prior Travel Experience
- No explicit prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted
This position requires strong cardiac nursing skills and the ability to work independently on a telemetry step down unit during night shifts.
Facility
Memorial Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 436 beds
South Bend, IN
About
Located on the picturesque St. Joseph River, South Bend, Indiana, is just a short drive from Chicago, Illinois, and Detroit, Michigan. South Bend has a rich history, evident in its 19th-century downtown and beautiful riverfront parks. Residents and visitors find abundant things to do in South Bend, from art to outdoor activities. In addition to the University of Notre Dame and its famous football team, it boasts several museums, art galleries, theaters and live music venues downtown. For nature lovers, the riverside parks offer hiking and bike trails, kayaking and canoeing, or just beautiful places to simply relax with a good book. The food scene in South Bend is also excellent, from farm-to-table restaurants to casual dining. Of course, no visit to South Bend would be complete without stopping by the South Bend Chocolate Company for some sweet treats.
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