Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Requirements & Details

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years nursing experience required
  • Trauma Level I experience required
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Locals (Indiana residents) not accepted except for certain perioperative/OR specialties

• Weekend & Floating Requirements:

  • Must be flexible with weekend shifts; expected to work 50% of weekends during contract
  • Refusal to float may result in contract termination
  • Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required with resources provided

• Unit Information:

  • Progressive care unit focusing on cardiovascular diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, and other co-morbidities
  • Care for patients post-cath lab procedures, pre-LVAD placements, heart/lung transplants, and pre-valve replacement
  • Staffing ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients

• Skillset Requirements:

  • Cardiac PCU
  • Drips
  • Post Cath Lab care
  • IV starts
  • Sheath pulls
  • Preferred: Conscious sedation and telemetry

• Charge Nurse & Precepting:

  • Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided
  • Must agree to possibility of precepting or having students shadow during assignment (teaching facility)

• Certification Requirements:

  • BLS required
  • ACLS preferred

• Call-In Policy:

  • Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status

• Indiana RN Work Restriction (Effective 11/30/24):

  • Indiana RNs generally not allowed to work at these facilities after this date
  • Exceptions for Periop/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid RN license with online verification within 30 days of start
  • BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS (preferred)
  • Other certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO) depending on unit requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN trace, county criminal, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification required
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start

• Health & Immunization Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Immunizations or positive titers required for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
    • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
  • Unit competency exam required
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required

• References & Employment History:

  • Minimum 2 references from recent employment within 2 years
  • Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days
  • Skills checklist within 12 months and annually

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific forms and packets prior to start (e.g., Look of Assurance, Compliance Checklist, Confidentiality Agreement)
• Mandatory completion of orientation modules (22 required modules for RRT candidates) before orientation attendance
• Self-study orientation and testing required for certain facilities
• Proof of auto insurance required for Hospice specialty travelers

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in a Level I trauma teaching hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a 13-week contract length. The role requires flexibility with weekends and floating, a minimum of 2 years nursing experience including trauma experience, and willingness to precept students. Certification in BLS is required, ACLS preferred. Strict immunization, background, and competency requirements apply. Indiana RNs are generally restricted from working here after 11/30/24 except for certain specialties.