ER Registered Nurse
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

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

Job Details

• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to nearby sister facilities as needed (rarely)
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 3x12 hr shifts = 36 hours/week
  • 4x12 hr shifts = 48 hours/week
  • 8 and 10 hr shifts also available totaling 40 hours/week

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
• Minimum Experience: 2-3 years of ER experience (required for first-time travelers)
• Certifications (AHA only, RQI acceptable where noted):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Valid Indiana RN license with online verification within 30 days of start
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (includes Amphetamines, Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP; instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months of start with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history of disease not accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 – 3/31); declinations not accepted
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
  • Unit competency exam required
  • Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history with SSN trace, county, state, national sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification, and international search if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Employment History:

  • Current employment application with 7 years of work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
  • Minimum of 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed as a priority prior to start

Additional Information

• Locals are not accepted for this position
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Orientation and compliance documents must be completed timely
• On-site fit testing is a last resort and requires approval
• PAPR use requires prior facility approval except at certain campuses where it is automatically approved

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with a structured schedule, comprehensive certification requirements, and a commitment to holiday and weekend coverage.