Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Work on a Mixed Acuity Unit including medical patients and some PCU level of care patients.
• Unit specialties include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary care.
• Patient ratios:

  • MS patients: 1:5-6
  • PCU patients: 1:3-4
• Responsibilities include managing Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Insulin drips.
• Care for unstable stroke patients and those requiring BiPAP.
• Must have solid neurological (Neuro) nursing experience.
• Accepting MS/Tele or PCU Registered Nurses.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Locals are NOT accepted for this position.
• Pending license NOT accepted; must have an Indiana state license and required certifications in hand before starting.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER RNs)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Chemotherapy, TNCC, PALS, NRP)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with solid Neuro experience.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but solid Neuro experience is required (implies at least moderate experience in neurological nursing).
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Licensing & Compliance

• Must have a valid Indiana RN license before start.
• Background checks required within 30-90 days of start, including criminal, education verification, and federal exclusions.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam: Completed within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test: Must be completed within 12 months of start with approved respirators.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations NOT accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Must pass medication/pharmacology competency exam.
• Must pass unit competency exam.
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and compliance forms prior to start.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment required.
• Employment application must be current and explain any employment gaps over 30 days.
• Must be able to work in a short-term acute care hospital setting with Cerner charting system.
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms.
• Free parking available.

Important Notes

• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RN travelers are generally not allowed to work at IU Health facilities except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).
• This position is NOT open to local candidates.
• Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

This role is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with neurological and mixed acuity experience looking for a travel contract in Indiana.