Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Nurse
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Indiana
• City: Lafayette
• Facility: IU Health Arnett Hospital

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Shift Requirements: 4x12s
• Minimum Experience Required: 18 months
• First Time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Floating Requirements: Yes
• Locals Accepted: No

Certification Requirements

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• Skillset Requirements:

  • Telemetry
  • IV Start

Department Details

• Unit Information: 1:6 patient ratio
• Patient Population: Majority medical patients (e.g., COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, COVID-19, chest pain, small bowel obstruction) with a small surgical case load (1-3 post-surgical cases/day).

Additional Information

• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at IU Health facilities, with exceptions for certain roles (e.g., Periop/OR RNs, Allied and Ambulatory RN travelers).

Required Documents and Competencies

• Health Documents:

  • Physical Exam (within 12 months)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
  • Drug Testing (within 12 months)
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination/Documentation
• Certifications:

  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER RNs)
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing
• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start.

References

• Minimum of 2 references required from recent employment, verified within 2 years of the start date.

Application Requirements

• Must include a current employment application, skills checklist, and official transcripts/diplomas as applicable.

This position offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to expand their experience in a dynamic environment.