Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, ICU. Refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Block Scheduling: To be discussed
• Locals: Not accepted
• License: Must have valid Indiana RN license and required certifications in hand before start (no pending licenses accepted)
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Shift Options:

  • 8 or 10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
  • 3 twelve-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
  • 4 twelve-hour shifts (48 hours/week)
• Unit Type: Post Operative care including Urology, Gynecology, GI, Orthopedics, and some pre-op patients
• Environment: High-paced, team-oriented unit; candidates must be able to "hit the ground running"
• Charge Nurse: Charge experience preferred; charge responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Level 1 Trauma certification required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, Chemotherapy, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification)

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year history, national sex offender, and education verification
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, 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 screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, and safety modules prior to start

Additional Information

• Floating between units is mandatory to meet facility needs
• Refusal to float may lead to contract termination
• Must work major holidays as scheduled
• High-paced, team-oriented environment requiring adaptability and strong clinical skills
• Locals and pending licenses are not accepted for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs who are flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willing to float across multiple care levels.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Medical Surgical experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients