Med Surg/Trauma Neuro ICU RN
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma Neuro ICU position on a night shift schedule, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU or critical care experience and an active IN or compact RN license.

Details

• Located on the 2 North floor of a hospital's Trauma Neuro ICU unit, a 17-bed critical care setting
• Night shift schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:4 depending on acuity, with stepdown and bedhold patients included
• Night shift team typically consists of 1 charge RN, 6–7 RNs, 1–2 PCAs, and sitters as needed
• Procedures performed on the unit include TLC, intubation, CRRT, TTM, Stroke tPA, foley catheter, CPR, defibrillation/cardioversion, and TEE
• Equipment used includes ventilators, CRRT machines, cardiac monitors, and IV pumps
• EMR: Epic
• Weekend rotation required every third weekend
• No on-call requirements
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Must pass an EKG competency exam for rhythm interpretation
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number (SSN) required
• TNCC or TCAR certification preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include critical care nursing for trauma and neurological patients, including managing ventilators, CRRT, and performing advanced procedures
• Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue
• EKG competency testing is required; candidates are allowed 2 attempts — if unsuccessful, reapplication to Franciscan is permitted after 30 days
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible to apply at a reduced bill rate
• The unit is recognized as a Champion for NDNQI measures and is known for exceptional teamwork and an inclusive work environment