Ortho/Trauma Medical-Surgical RN
Indianapolis, IN
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Work in an Ortho/Trauma medical-surgical unit with high acuity, fast-paced environment
• Patient ratio of 5:1 during days, 5:1 or sometimes 6:1 during nights and weekends
• Must be flexible with weekend requirements and able to work 50% of weekends in contract
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Travel experience required
• Must have Indiana/Compact license in hand or submitted fingerprint application
• Required certifications: BLS; ACLS preferred
• Must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow during assignment
• Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within hospital or affiliate hospitals
• May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with training provided
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Call-in policy requires making up missed shifts during pay period or at end of contract
• Care for patients ages adolescent through geriatric
• Skills include blood product administration, central line blood draw, chest tubes, feeding tube management, telemetry monitoring, wound care, and surgical drain management
• Unit serves 20% orthopedic patients (scheduled hip/knee surgeries) and 80% trauma patients (MVAs, shootings, falls)
• Patients often come from emergent surgery or ICU with multiple drains and tubes
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Block scheduling only permitted if working Friday-Sunday
• Flu vaccine required with medical/religious exemptions only

Facility:

This major healthcare system operates as a teaching facility providing comprehensive medical services including trauma care. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and offers extensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The facility features modern equipment and resources to support complex medical and surgical cases, with a focus on trauma and orthopedic care.

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis offers the perfect blend of urban amenities and Midwestern charm, featuring a vibrant downtown area, excellent dining and entertainment options, and numerous cultural attractions. The city provides great opportunities for career growth in healthcare while maintaining an affordable cost of living and easy access to outdoor recreation.