Medical-Surgical RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Description

• Work on a medical-surgical unit specializing in post-operative care of colorectal surgery patients.
• Care for patients requiring negative-airflow rooms; must be fit-tested for N95 mask or trained on PAPR device use.
• Expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• May be required to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU. Refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with provided training and resources.
• Teaching facility environment; travel nurses must be willing to precept or have students shadow them.
• Staffing ratios typically 1:5-6.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Indiana.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; Level 1 Trauma experience preferred.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (required)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (may be required depending on unit)
  • Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, Chemotherapy, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Fit Testing: Must have a fit test within 12 months for approved respirators (N95 or PAPR).
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B. Declinations/exemptions generally not accepted.
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season.
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
  • Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score.
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and education verification.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years.
• Other: Skills checklist and competency exams required annually.

Additional Information

• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• Call-in shift policies require making up missed shifts or adding them to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Indiana RN license restrictions effective 11/30/2024 do not apply to Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• Facility-specific orientation, compliance, and safety training modules must be completed prior to start.
• Candidates must be willing to complete required facility-specific documentation and training in a timely manner.

This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work across multiple care levels and participate in teaching/precepting roles. Candidates should be adaptable, experienced in medical-surgical nursing, and prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.