Medical-Surgical RN
Carmel, Indiana
Indiana University Health North Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Unit: 5C, a 31-bed med-surgical unit
• Focus areas: General surgery, urology, gynecology, bariatric surgery
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Must have experience with bariatric surgery, thyroidectomy, bowel obstruction, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Floating required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (specialty experience requirement)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, and other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment—verify per unit requirements
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript or diploma verification required
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• Locals are not accepted for this travel position
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must be able to float to other units as needed

This position is ideal for RNs with solid med-surg experience looking for a travel contract in Indiana with a focus on surgical specialties and bariatrics.