Dialysis Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts
• Call: Rotating call required
• Staffing Ratio: 1:1
• Unit Focus: GVHD, BO, CTCL, Photopheresis
• Special Equipment: CellEx
• Skillset Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in dialysis, apheresis equipment, central lines, and ports

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
• Chemotherapy certification (as applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (as applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Unit Competency Exam
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA)
• State Nursing License verification (Indiana RN license required, must be current and verified within 30 days before start)

Required Documents & Health Screenings

• Valid Indiana RN license and certifications in hand before submission
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent)

Background & History Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification, and international search if applicable
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for any gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 3 years of dialysis experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with dialysis equipment, apheresis, central lines, and ports
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation modules and paperwork prior to start
• Rotating call and 1:1 staffing ratio require strong clinical skills and ability to manage complex patients
• Experience with apheresis and dialysis equipment, central lines, and ports is essential

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse specializing in dialysis with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role requires working 4 ten-hour shifts with rotating call and a 1:1 patient ratio in a specialized unit. Candidates must hold a current Indiana RN license and meet comprehensive certification, health, and background requirements.