ER Holding / PCU Float RN
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Description

• Unit Type: Acuity adaptable unit with patients ranging from Medical-Surgical (MS) level to Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown/ICU level of care.
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4-6 depending on acuity and patient type; can fluctuate with unit census (4-bed unit that can expand to 8-10 beds).
• Float Position: RN floats to inpatient PCU unit as needed; PCU experience required.
• Boarding Unit: Patients come from the Emergency Department (ED) and are boarded until discharge or transfer to inpatient units. Patients are generally stable; unstable patients are moved out.
• Team Nursing: RN will work with LPNs and CNAs; must be comfortable with delegation and team nursing.
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (36 hours/week)
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours (48 hours/week)
  • 8 or 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Cerner experience required
• On-call: Not required
• Locals: Not accepted
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, minimum 100% score)

Required Documents and Verifications

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Check (within 90 days) including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification (highest applicable education)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check (within 30 days)
• HHS/OIG Check (within 30 days)
• Transcript or Diploma (official, clear copy)
• State License Verification (within 30 days, primary source)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Employment Application: Current with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Within 12 months and annually updated
• Application must cover 7 years with all gaps accounted for

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask Test: Within 12 months, must be tested with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • 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
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccination: Required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted except approved medical or religious exemptions through Aya Healthcare

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific compliance, confidentiality, policy, and orientation documents prior to start
• HIPAA Acknowledgement required
• Various facility-specific packets and checklists must be completed as a priority

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, acuity-adaptable environment with fluctuating patient ratios and team nursing models.
• Must be able to float between boarding unit and PCU inpatient unit.
• Must be willing to work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Cerner experience is mandatory.
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position.