Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a mixed acuity unit caring for medical patients with some progressive care (PCU) level patients.
• Unit specialties include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care.
• Patient ratios: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients 1:5-6, PCU patients 1:3-4.
• Care for unstable stroke patients and those requiring BiPAP.
• Administer drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin, and Lasix.
• Must have solid neurological nursing experience.
• Accepting RNs with MS/Telemetry or PCU experience.
• Shift options: 3 or 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (day shift 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM).
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract.
• Locals are not accepted for this position.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Indiana RN license must be active and in hand prior to start (no pending licenses accepted).
• ACLS (American Heart Association only; RQI acceptable).
• BLS (American Heart Association only; RQI acceptable).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Solid neurology experience.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with Cardizem drip.
• Experience with Insulin drip.
• Experience with post heart catheterization care.
• Experience with post pacemaker care.

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-term acute care hospital with 194 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Free parking available.
• Dress code: red scrub tops and black bottoms.

Pre-Screening Requirements

Candidates must confirm experience with:

• Cardizem drip
• Amiodarone drip
• Lasix drip
• Insulin drip
• Post Heart Catheterization care
• Post Pacemaker care

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required; official transcript or diploma must indicate degree and graduation date.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge nurses, managers, supervisors, or higher.
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators). On-site fit testing available only with prior approval; some locations do not allow on-site fit testing.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Mumps: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted; history not accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: strongly recommended but not required.
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT). If positive, chest x-ray within 2 years required.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31). Declinations not accepted.

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Unit competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score required.

Additional Notes

• Valid driver’s license or passport required as identification.
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start.
• HIPAA acknowledgment required annually.
• Must complete orientation and safety manual acknowledgments.

This position offers a dynamic nursing experience in a mixed acuity setting with a focus on neurological and progressive care patients. Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical skills and multiple certifications.