Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Avon, Indiana
Indiana University Health West Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Avon, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MedSurg)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Key Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Indiana Residents: Not accepted (except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers who are exempt from the Indiana resident restriction)
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Shift Requirements:

  • 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts
  • Every other weekend required
• Staffing Ratios: 1:5-6
• Floating: Required to float to other MedSurg units
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Experience & Skills

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year MedSurg experience
• Preferred Experience: Cerner electronic health record system experience preferred
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • Others as applicable per unit

Licensure & Documentation Requirements

• State License: Must have a valid RN license verified online within 30 days of start
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Required, may be pending at start but must be obtained
• Transcript/Diploma: Official copies required
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Employment Application: Must be current and explain any gaps of 30+ days

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 12 months of start with approved respirators (N95 or PAPR)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (mandatory)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal requirement)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (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 required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Additional Notes

• Indiana RNs working in Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory roles are exempt from the Indiana resident restriction effective 11/30/2024.
• Floating to other MedSurg units is required.
• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation and compliance forms prior to start.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing required (Ishihara exam or equivalent).

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with clear requirements for certifications, experience, and health documentation, suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of MedSurg experience and flexibility to float within MedSurg units.