ER Registered Nurse
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

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

Job Details

• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (36 hours/week)
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours (48 hours/week) – Night shift (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to nearby sister facilities as needed (rarely)
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Locals not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications (AHA issued where noted):

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations or history accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30–3/31)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Color Blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Background and Documentation

• Background check required within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years of SSN trace, county, state, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (highest applicable degree)
  • International search if lived/worked outside the US in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and annually

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours vary by shift pattern:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts: 40 hours/week
  • 3x12 hour shifts: 36 hours/week
  • 4x12 hour shifts: 48 hours/week
• Facility-specific compliance and orientation documents must be completed as a priority prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Indiana.