Med/Surg RN (Telemetry)
Lebanon, Indiana
Witham Memorial Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)

Location: Lebanon, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, Night shift (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 3 weekends in a 6-week period
• On-call: Possible on-call assignments
• Floating: May be required to float depending on unit/hospital needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Accepted if within 50 miles radius

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year Med/Surg experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • PALS (AHA only) — Mandatory to start (due to pediatric admissions on unit)
  • NIHSS
• Special Requirements:

  • Telemetry experience required
  • Ambulatory and Med/Surg experience preferred

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 78
• Charting System: Meditech
• Dress Code: Any scrub color, professional appearance required

Compliance & Health Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• Physical exam within 12 months, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (3M 1860R or 1860S masks)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccines, or history of chickenpox)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• Two professional references required
• Annual competency exams and skills checklist

Additional Notes

• Call-in shifts require picking up an additional shift to compensate
• Floating and on-call assignments are possible based on hospital needs
• PALS certification is strictly required before start due to pediatric patients on the unit

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Med/Surg and telemetry experience looking for a night shift travel contract in Indiana.