Step-Down Unit RN
Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart General Hospital

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Intermediate Care/Step Down (ICC)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Floating: May float to sister units Level 2 or Level 3
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 1 holiday per 13-week assignment
• Call Requirement: None required; extra shifts optional
• Attendance Policy: Allowed 2 call-offs per assignment without penalty; 3rd call-off may result in contract termination or coaching

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of Stepdown nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Candidate Eligibility

• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 244
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Uniform Scrub Color: Royal

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Within 90 days of start, covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in; includes SSN trace, national/state criminal, sex offender checks
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript required
• Physical Exam: Required with physician statement form
• Drug Screen: Negative 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• TB Testing: Negative 2-step PPD or Q-gold within 1 year; T-spot tests not accepted; if positive PPD, chest x-ray within past 12 months required
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with booster if low titer), Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Flu Vaccine: Required prior to start or approved medical/religious exemption; documentation must be on file by December 15
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Medical and religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Photo ID: Passport-style photo with solid background required for badge
• Employment Application: Required prior to start

Training & Onboarding

• Mandatory completion of facility-specific online modules (approx. 8-10 hours) before start date
• Modules due by Friday 1:00 PM CST before assignment start
• Returning candidates within 1 year may be exempt from new modules

Additional Notes

• Fit mask test preferred but only required at select locations (not applicable here)
• No cost for parking
• On-site EKG exam and cardiac rhythm review required only for Monitor Techs (not applicable)

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a Level III Trauma Step Down unit with defined shift patterns, clear certification and licensing requirements, and comprehensive onboarding and compliance standards.