Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Shift Requirements:

  • Weekend shifts every other weekend (may require consecutive weekends based on operational needs)
  • Guaranteed hours:

    • 8 and 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
    • 3 twelve-hour shifts totaling 36 hours/week
    • 4 twelve-hour shifts totaling 48 hours/week
• Ratios: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float within scope to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) at University and Methodist Hospitals; refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Block Schedule: To be discussed
• Locals: Not accepted
• License: Must have Indiana state license and required certifications in hand before starting (pending licenses not accepted)
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Unit Information: Post-operative care including Urology, GYN, GI, Orthopedics, and some pre-op patients
• Special Requirements:

  • Level 1 Trauma certification required
  • Charge nurse experience preferred
  • Fast-paced environment; must be able to "hit the ground running"
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse duties with training and resources provided

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: Approximately 700+ across multiple units
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (required for all candidates)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA)
• State License Verification (Indiana) within 30 days before start

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, minimum 100% score)
• Unit Competency Exam

Health and Background Requirements

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

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
  • International search if lived/worked outside US in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• 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
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire updated annually

Documentation and History

• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years, with titles including charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Current Employment Application with explanation for any gaps of 30+ days
• Skills Checklist completed within 12 months and annually
• Application must cover 7 years of history with all gaps accounted for

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN travelers to work at their facilities after 11/30/2024, except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status
• Mandatory completion of IU Health-specific orientation modules and facility-specific forms prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of medical-surgical experience, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, and willing to float across multiple care levels. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome.