Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (2E overflow unit)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Charge Nurse Responsibilities: May be required depending on operational needs; training and resources provided. Candidates must be comfortable with this possibility.
• Local Candidates: Not accepted
• License Requirements: Indiana RN license, compact license, or temporary license must be in hand at the time of start. Pending licenses accepted if valid at start.
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Restrictions:

  • Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at these facilities except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS). These exceptions can work past the deadline.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) – verify per unit requirements

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (new travelers only)
  • International search if lived/worked outside US in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official copies required; may be pending at start)
• Education verification by 3rd party (may be pending at start)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, minimum 100% score)
• Unit Competency Exam

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 flu season (no declinations accepted)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent)

Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment within 2 years, must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment application current with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Facility-specific forms and compliance checklists must be completed as a priority prior to start

Additional Notes

• HIPAA Acknowledgement required
• Online verification of state license including expiration and disciplinary actions within 30 days before start
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort with limitations
• Some certifications and requirements may vary by unit; verify with the appropriate department before assignment

This position is suitable for experienced Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of clinical experience, who hold the required certifications and licenses, and are comfortable with potential charge nurse duties and holiday shifts. First-time travel nurses and local candidates are not accepted.