Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed Acuity Unit: Comfortable working from ICU to some PCU ratios
• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Endocrine, Oncology
• Unit Details: CVICU with largest patient population in CV surgery and thoracic surgery including CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, and VATS
• Additional patient populations include Med/Surg, Progressive, and ICU cardiovascular and oncology patients
• All private rooms with overhead lifts and telemetry

Staffing Ratios & Schedule

• AA Ratios: 1:3-4 (very rare)
• ICU Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Shifts:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
  • 3 twelve-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
  • 4 twelve-hour shifts (48 hours/week)
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
• Block schedule accommodation: To be discussed
• Locals not accepted
• Pending license not accepted; must have Indiana state license and required certifications in hand

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 18 months (1.5 years)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Post cardiac surgery care (directly or indirectly from OR)
• Care of CABG, TAVR/TAVI, SAVR, MVR, VATS patients
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care/management
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Preferred skills:

  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention care
  • Sheath removal
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD, RVAD, Impella)
  • Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 210
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Black bottoms and red top
• Parking: Free

Licensing & Documentation Requirements

• Indiana RN license required and must be verified online within 30 days before start
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/lived history verification
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas required
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN travelers to work at their facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS) who are exempt from this rule and may work past the deadline.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with cardiovascular ICU experience who is comfortable managing complex cardiac patients and procedures, and who meets the licensing and certification requirements for Indiana.