Step Down Registered Nurse
Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: ICC (Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit)
• Shift: Days (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Call Requirement: None required; optional extra shifts available
• Floating: May float to Level 2 or Level 3 sister units
• Holiday Requirement: 1 holiday per 13-week assignment
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Locals Accepted: No, must live outside a 50-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted if active by start date
• Special Skills Required: Telemetry experience, IV start

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 244
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: No cost

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years, including all states lived/worked
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Qgold accepted; T-Spot not accepted)
• TB questionnaire required prior to start and annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start (flu season October–May)
• COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical or religious documentation

Additional Information

• Travelers allowed two call-offs per assignment without penalty; third call-off may result in contract termination or coaching
• Facility requires completion of online modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start; paid time for completion
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, solid background, .jpeg format)
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement required before start

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a step-down unit requiring at least 1 year of experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and telemetry/IV skills. The assignment is 13 weeks with day shifts and includes floating to related units. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, drug screening, and facility-specific onboarding modules is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.