Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - Neuro Critical Care

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Neurosurgical and Neurological Intensive Care (Neuro ICU)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday nights)
• Call Requirements: None
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: 2 years (Neuro ICU experience required)
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Unit Information

• Unit: Neuro Critical Care
• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
• Patient Types:

  • Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
  • Post-op craniotomy
  • Seizures
  • Encephalopathy
  • Neurologic tumors
• Equipment Used:

  • Alaris Pumps
  • Arctic Sun
  • Prismax
  • EV 1000
  • Neuroptics Pupillometer
• EMR System: Epic

Required Skills & Experience

• Neuro ICU experience
• Comprehensive assessment skills
• Care of hemodynamically unstable patients
• Care of mechanically ventilated patients
• Thorough neurological assessment skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Pupillometer
• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) management
• ICP waveform management
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Epic EMR proficiency

Additional Information

• Floating to other inpatient areas required when home unit census is low
• Orientation includes unit training, Epic training (if needed), and completion of modules on the first day
• Dress code: Navy scrubs; hoodies are not acceptable
• Personality fit: Team player, positive attitude, flexible, empathetic

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU setting with a supportive team environment and a focus on complex neurological patient care.