Operating Room RN
Avon, Indiana
Indiana University Health West Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indiana

Location

• City: Avon, Indiana

Job Type

• Travel/Contract assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Call required: No more than 40 hours of call in a 6-week period with a 45-minute response time

Unit & Department Information

• Operating Room with 8 total OR suites
• Specialty areas include General Surgery, Gynecology (GYN), Urology, Orthopedic Total Joint/Sports Medicine, ENT/PLS, Endovascular, Podiatry, and DaVinci robotic surgery

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Orthopedics
• Experience in Urology

Licensure & Certifications

• Indiana or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Certifications required before start:

  • ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
  • BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers NOT accepted (prior travel experience required)

Floating

• No floating required

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-Term Acute Care facility
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Red top, black bottoms
• Free parking available

Interview Process

• Interviews conducted in the afternoons
• Candidates must provide 2–3 available time slots for interview scheduling

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Indiana Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background check within 90 days including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, education verification, and international search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official transcript or diploma verifying degree awarded and graduation date (may be pending at start)
• Education verification by third party (may be pending at start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP; instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations)
  • Mumps: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations)
  • Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations; history not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: strongly recommended (preferred)
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted
• TB testing within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive history
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score on online test
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required
• References: minimum 2 from recent employment within 2 years; must be from charge nurse, manager, supervisor, or above
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days within last 7 years

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific forms and packets prior to start, including:

  • Self Study Orientation & Test (must be completed via DocuSign at least 1 week prior to start)
  • Compliance checklist and confidentiality agreements
  • Look of Assurance packet
  • Policy information and job description documents
• HIPAA acknowledgment updated annually

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract in Indiana.