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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Specialty: Medical-Surgical (MS) - 7th Floor Intermediate Cardiac Unit

Job Details

Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Call Requirements: None
Floating: To like or lesser units
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year (2 years preferred)
First-time Travelers: Accepted
Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live outside 50 miles)
Pending License: Accepted if active prior to start date

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BCLS (Basic Life Support)
NIH Stroke Certification

Clinical Requirements

Must pass a telemetry rhythm identification quiz (proficiency in reading and reacting to cardiac rhythms is mandatory)
Telemetry and cardiac/stroke experience required
Some cardiac drip experience required (e.g., Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix)
Experience with patients on hemodialysis beds (HD performed by outside company)
Familiarity with all modes of oxygenation except ventilators

Facility Information

Type: Short Term Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 449
Charting System: Cerner
Scrub Color: Royal Blue or White

Contract Length

13 weeks

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background check covering last 7 years, including all states lived/worked in
Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts
Physical exam
Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
TB questionnaire (prior to start and annually)
Immunizations or titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella
Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant accepted if needed for quick start)
Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious declination prior to start
Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement and photo for badge
Completion of mandatory online modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start

Additional Notes

COVID vaccine medical or religious exemptions require documentation and approval
On-site EKG exam required for Monitor Techs (not specified if required for this RN role, but telemetry proficiency is mandatory)
Candidates must be prepared to complete extensive pre-start training and documentation

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a cardiac-focused acute care setting.

Facility

Memorial Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
436 beds

ADDRESS615 North Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601

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South Bend, IN

About

Located on the picturesque St. Joseph River, South Bend, Indiana, is just a short drive from Chicago, Illinois, and Detroit, Michigan. South Bend has a rich history, evident in its 19th-century downtown and beautiful riverfront parks. Residents and visitors find abundant things to do in South Bend, from art to outdoor activities. In addition to the University of Notre Dame and its famous football team, it boasts several museums, art galleries, theaters and live music venues downtown. For nature lovers, the riverside parks offer hiking and bike trails, kayaking and canoeing, or just beautiful places to simply relax with a good book. The food scene in South Bend is also excellent, from farm-to-table restaurants to casual dining. Of course, no visit to South Bend would be complete without stopping by the South Bend Chocolate Company for some sweet treats.

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