Medical-Surgical/PCU Float RN
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float position on an acuity adaptable unit with patients ranging from Medical-Surgical (MS) level of care to PCU/Stepdown/ICU level of care.
• Patient ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on acuity and patient type.
• Unit is a boarding unit where patients come from the ED and are boarded until discharge or transfer to inpatient units. Patients are generally stable; unstable patients are moved out.
• RN must have PCU experience as floating to inpatient PCU unit may be required.
• Team nursing model with RN/LPN collaboration and delegation. RN must be comfortable working with LPNs.
• Staffing can fluctuate; unit size can range from 4 beds up to 8-10 beds depending on need.
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Cerner experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Work Schedule & Hours

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Guaranteed hours vary between 36 to 48 hours depending on shift pattern
• Weekend shifts every other weekend required
• Holiday work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history verification
  • SSN trace, county criminal, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcript/diploma required
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exam
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start

Notes

• This is not a first-time traveler position; prior travel experience is required.
• Team nursing environment with RN/LPN collaboration and delegation.
• Must be comfortable with floating between boarding unit and inpatient PCU unit.
• Cerner EHR experience is mandatory.
• Must be willing to work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays.