Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart General Hospital
$1,763-2,146/weekAmerican Traveler will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (MedSurg) - Travel/Contract Position
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Specialty: MedSurg Registered Nurse
- Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: Occasional floating to other Level 3 departments
- Holiday Requirement: One holiday per contract
- Additional Shifts: Two extra level-loading shifts every 6 weeks (flexible scheduling)
- Patient Ratios: 1:5 to 1:6 on MedSurg Unit
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- First-time Travelers: Accepted
Experience Requirements
- With travel experience: Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Without travel experience: Minimum 18 months of RN experience
Certifications Required
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
Preferred Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- ONC (Oncology Nursing Certification)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Licensing & Location
- License: Pending licenses accepted if active by start date
- Locals: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles from facility
Uniform & Documentation
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
- Charting System: Cerner
Attendance Policy
- Allowed 2 call-offs per assignment without penalty
- 3rd call-off may result in contract termination or coaching
Background & Health Requirements
- Background check covering last 7 years, all states lived/worked in
- Education verification or diploma/transcript required
- Physical exam required
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Drug screen: Negative 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start
- Immunizations or titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella
- Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious declination required prior to start
- COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical documentation
Onboarding Requirements
- Completion of facility-specific modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start
- Submission of a passport-style photo for badge
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement
- Various facility-specific documents and attestations as required
This position offers a structured night shift schedule with flexibility in additional shifts, a supportive attendance policy, and clear certification and health requirements suitable for both new and experienced travel nurses.
Facility
Elkhart General Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 273 beds
Elkhart, IN
About
Located at the confluence of the Elkhart and St. Joseph rivers in Northern Indiana, railroads previously dominated the city of Elkhart in its early years, as seen at the NYC RR Museum. Today it may best be known as the world's RV Capital, which began back in the mid-1930s when companies first began manufacturing travel trailers here. Elkhart is a vibrant city with a mix of old and new, from historic theaters to fine restaurants and plenty of venues for sipping a quality craft brew. The Ruthmere Museum, set in a home that once belonged to a prominent Elkhart family, lets you explore more of the local history. The Lerner Theatre in the heart of town has a stunning interior and exterior that makes it feel as if you're in the 1920s while enjoying a variety of concerts.
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