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

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele - Indianapolis, Indiana (Travel/Contract)

Job Summary

• Travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• Unit specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.
• Staffing ratios: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients.
• Unit patient population includes cardiovascular surgical, peripheral vascular surgical, arrhythmias, endocarditis, CHF exacerbation, and overflow patients.
• Floating required: Nurses may be expected to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU with resources provided.
• Weekend requirement: Must be able to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Teaching facility: Nurses must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only.
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) (if applicable).
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable).
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
• Unit competency exam required.
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) required.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year.
  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; history of disease not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, and education verification.
• Online license verification within 30 days of start.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and safety forms.
• Completion of mandatory online modules prior to orientation (22 modules covering safety, compliance, HIPAA, infection prevention, etc.).

Additional Information

• Local candidates are not accepted.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• On-site PAPR available at some locations with prior approval.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start.
• References: Minimum of 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles required.
• Employment application must cover last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist required annually.

This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing, and willingness to work weekends and float as needed. It is a teaching environment with opportunities to precept students.