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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Avon, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Schedule: 3x12s or 4x12s shifts; every other weekend required
Staffing Ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
Floating: Required to float to other MedSurg units
First-time travelers accepted
Indiana residents are not accepted (with exceptions for Periop/OR RN, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers)
COVID-19 vaccine required (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications (as applicable)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (if applicable)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable)
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
Unit competency exam required
Color Blindness testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
Fit mask test within 12 months of start date (approved respirators only)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start date
Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start date
Immunizations/vaccinations required with no declinations accepted except for medical/religious exemptions where noted:
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Rubeola (Measles): positive titer or 2 vaccines required
- Mumps: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
- Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
- Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
- Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
- Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted except approved medical/religious exemptions
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine preferred but not required
TB Questionnaire updated annually

Background & Documentation

Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
Background check within 90 days of start, including 7-year history and international search if applicable
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Education verification and official transcript/diploma required
State license verification within 30 days of start
Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles
Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Facility-Specific Requirements

Completion of facility-specific compliance, confidentiality, and orientation documents prior to start
Review and completion of self-study orientation and tests as required
Acknowledgement of HIPAA and safety manuals

Notes

Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers from Indiana are exempt from the Indiana resident restriction and may work past the November 30, 2024 deadline.
On-site fit testing is limited and requires prior approval; PAPR use requires facility approval.

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical Surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with a structured 12-hour day shift schedule and a supportive team environment.