Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity – Neuro Critical Care

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Neurosurgical and Neurological Intensive Care (Neuro ICU)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Number of Openings: Two 0.9 FTE positions (1.8 FTE total)
• Shift: Days
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Must float to other inpatient areas when home unit census is low

Required Certifications & Experience

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience

Unit Information

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

  • Alaris Pumps
  • Arctic Sun
  • Prismax
  • EV 1000
  • Neuroptics Pupillometer
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Patient Population

• Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
• Post-operative craniotomy
• Seizures
• Encephalopathy
• Neurologic tumors

Skills & Experience Must-Haves

• Neuro ICU experience
• Comprehensive patient 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 (Intracranial Pressure) waveform management
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Epic EMR proficiency

Personality Fit

• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Flexible
• Empathetic

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Unacceptable Attire: Hoodies

Orientation & Reporting

• Orientation includes completion of modules on first day, Epic training if needed, and one day of unit orientation
• Report to 3 East in Tower building
• Must park in employee parking (yellow lined spots)