Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Lafayette, Indiana
Indiana University Health Arnett

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)

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

Job Description

• Work primarily with medical-surgical patients including COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, COVID-19, chest pain, small bowel obstruction, etc.
• Small surgical caseload (1-3 post-surgical cases/day) including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, colectomy, mastectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy.
• Shift requirement: Every other weekend required
• Unit nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Telemetry and IV start skills required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted
• Note: Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at these facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• IV start skills
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7 years residence/work history verification
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official, clear copy)
• Education verification (may be pending at start)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific approved respirators required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • 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
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted except approved medical/religious exemptions
• TB testing: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; if positive, chest x-ray and documentation required
• Competency exams: Medication test/pharmacology and unit competency exam required
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment application current with explanation of any gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually updated
• Facility-specific compliance and orientation documents must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN licenses to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved; PAPR use requires prior approval except at certain campuses.
• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment.
• Every other weekend shift required.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with telemetry and IV start skills looking for a travel contract in Indiana with a 13-week commitment.