Travel Cardiac PICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Unit: Cardiac ICU (23 beds) - ranked #5 nationally and #1 in Midwest (USNWR)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts, every other weekend required
• Float: Required between cardiac stepdown unit and PICU
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Staffing Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2
• Patient Population: Complex heart patients, VAD patients, heart transplant program
• Training: Will accept PICU RNs and provide training on CVPICU
• Locals: Not accepted (travelers only)
• License: Indiana RN license and certifications must be in hand to submit
• Effective 11/30/24: Indiana RNs generally not allowed to work at these facilities except Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, EFM)

Required Skills

• Telemetry
• Ventilator management

Minimum Experience

• 2 years in relevant specialty

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7-year history and international search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification by third party
• Online license verification within 30 days of start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgements

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)

Documentation and Forms

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Transcript or diploma (official, clear copy)
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment (charge, manager, supervisor level)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Facility-specific compliance and orientation forms must be completed prior to start
• Mandatory RRT modules for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Float between cardiac stepdown and PICU required
• IU Health will not accept Indiana RN licenses after 11/30/24 except for certain specialties as noted
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved in advance
• Self-study orientation and testing required prior to start for some facilities
• Flu vaccine declinations are not accepted; exemptions must be approved by direct team lead

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric or cardiac ICU RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in a nationally recognized cardiac ICU setting.