Medical-Surgical RN (Urology)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• First Time Travelers Accepted (locals not accepted)
• Cerner experience required
• Charge pay available ($3.00 bump per hour)
• Call-in shift policy:

  • If 0.9 FTE, call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added at the end of the contract
  • If 1.2 FTE, call-in shifts added at the end of the contract
• Floating may be required to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, ICU (resources provided)
• Strong urology skillset required, including CBI and hand irrigations
• Candidates must have majority 3s & 4s in Urology section to pass
• Patient diagnoses include urology, plastic surgery, orthopedic oncology, surgical oncology hospitalist
• Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except:

  • Periop/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RNs (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS) are exempt

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Strong urology skillset and IV start experience required
• Prior travel experience is NOT required (first time travelers accepted)

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable, required for all candidates
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
• Chemotherapy certification (as applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (as applicable)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) (per unit requirements)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• State RN License verification (Indiana license required)

Skills and Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with minimum 100% score
• Unit competency exam required

Floating and Unit Details

• May float to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU units
• Urology unit requires strong skills in continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and hand irrigations

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • 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
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually

Background and Documentation

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps
• Minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Facility-specific compliance and orientation documents required prior to start

Additional Notes

• IU Health requires completion of mandatory orientation modules for some roles (e.g., RRTs) prior to start
• Call-in shifts must be managed according to FTE status
• Local Indiana RNs generally not accepted after 11/30/24 except for specified exemptions

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience, strong urology skills, and flexibility to float across units in a hospital setting. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.