Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bedford, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bedford

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location

• Bedford, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (screening may begin at 1.5 years)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Shift & Hours

• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (17:00 - 5:30)
• Total hours per week: 48
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Unit & Patient Population

• Adult/Geriatric Medical-Surgical unit
• Staffing ratio approximately 1:5 or 1:6

Required Certifications

• Indiana state RN license (must be active and in hand before start)
• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Preferred Clinical Skills / Experience

• Thoracentesis
• COPD exacerbation management
• Pneumonia care
• Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) care
• Hypoxia management
• Electrolyte imbalances
• Weakness assessment
• Hypertension management
• Small bowel obstruction
• Altered mental status
• Renal failure

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations or history accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Unit competency exam
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (charge nurse, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days (covering 7 years)

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Locals are not accepted for this position
• Charting system: Cerner
• Facility type: Short-term acute care
• Scrub color: Red top, black pants
• Free parking available

This position requires a dedicated RN with solid MS/Telemetry experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work night shifts with holiday coverage. Compliance with all licensing, certification, and health documentation is mandatory prior to start.