Neuro/Trauma ICU RN
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Trauma Neuro ICU - Nights (RN Neuro/Trauma ICU)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM (Night shift)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Every other weekend, holiday/hard-to-fill shifts TBD
• Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Center for Excellence, Transplant Center
• EHR System: Sunrise (SCM)
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience (Neuro/Trauma ICU preferred)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Current RN license in Indiana (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• Completion of specialty and pharmacology exams with minimum 80% score (Ascension Specialty and Pharmacology Exams)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Completion of Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score
• Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% score
• Fit Test (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Documentation of immunizations and health requirements:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire
  • Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Professional references (at least two)
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, matching address requirements)
• Ascension-specific onboarding requirements and attestations, including nursing contract worker onboarding and education attestation
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Specialty years of experience required: 2 years ICU experience (defaulted to higher value found).
• This is a night shift position in a high-acuity trauma/neuro ICU setting with 2:1 patient ratios.
• The role requires compliance with multiple Ascension-specific exams and onboarding processes to demonstrate competency and meet facility standards.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with neuro/trauma background seeking a long-term night shift assignment in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.