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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step Down)

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

Unit & Specialty Details

Unit: MS - 7th Floor Intermediate (Step Down/Cardiac Floor)
Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
Call Requirements: None
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating: To like or lesser units
Patient Ratio: 1:5
Specialty: Cardiac telemetry and stroke care
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years preferred (1 year required)
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
First-time Travelers: Accepted

Required Skills & Experience

Proficient in reading, identifying, and reacting to cardiac rhythms (must pass telemetry rhythm identification quiz)
Telemetry and cardiac/stroke experience required
Some cardiac drip experience required (e.g., Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix)
Experience with patients requiring all modes of oxygenation except ventilators
Exposure to renal patients undergoing hemodialysis (performed by outside company)

Certifications Required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
NIH Stroke Certification
Active state nursing license (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
Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
Physical exam required
Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
TB screening (Negative 2-step PPD or Qgold within 1 year; T-Spots not accepted)
Immunizations or titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella
Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start (flu season October–May)
COVID vaccine exemption process available for medical or religious reasons

Facility & Work Environment

Short Term Acute Care Facility
Total Staffed Beds: 449
Charting system: Cerner
Scrub color: Royal Blue or White

Notes

On-site EKG exam required to assess cardiac rhythm knowledge
Modules (70-80) must be completed prior to start; candidates are paid for module completion time
Photo for badge required (passport-style, solid background)

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong cardiac telemetry skills looking for a travel contract in a cardiac-focused step-down unit.

Facility

Memorial Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
436 beds

ADDRESS615 North Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601

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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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