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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Details

• Unit: 2E Overflow
• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts
• Charge Nurse Coverage: May be required based on operational needs; training and resources provided. Candidates must be willing to take on charge nurse responsibilities if needed.
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted.
• Locals: Not accepted.
• Pending License: Accepted if Indiana RN license, compact license, or temporary license is in hand at start.
• License Restriction: 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).

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first timers not accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• License: Valid Indiana RN license, compact license, or temporary license at time of start

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year history including SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (within 30 days of start)
  • HHS/OIG (within 30 days of start)
• Transcript/Diploma (official, clear copy)
• Education Verification (completed by 3rd party)
• State License Verification (within 30 days before start)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Physical Exam (within 12 months of start)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months, specific approved respirators required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year of start)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved exemption (required for 2025-26 season; declinations not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen (within 12 months)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment Application: Current with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Completed within 12 months and updated annually
• Facility-specific forms and orientation packets must be completed as a priority

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment with potential charge nurse duties.
• Indiana RN license restrictions apply after 11/30/2024 except for certain perioperative and ambulatory specialties.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered.
• Must be able to work required holiday shifts.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting with a focus on MS/Tele units.