ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Fishers, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Fishers, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit: ICU with floating to PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
• Must be able to handle higher patient ratios and float between ICU and PCU
• Patient types include ARDS, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, DKA, AKI, UTI, Acute Shock
• ICU specialty with direct post-cardiac surgery care and cardiac cath/intervention experience required

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of ICU nursing experience (may consider less depending on experience)
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Must have ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Pending license accepted if willing to obtain Indiana compact or temp license prior to start
• Locals not accepted
• Floating between ICU and PCU required
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Shift options:

  • 8 or 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours totaling 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours totaling 48 hours/week

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Thermoregulation protocols (hypothermia/hyperthermia)
• Post cardiac surgery care (directly from OR)
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and sheath removal
• IV insulin protocols
• Management of chronic/acute renal failure
• Accessing and managing ports, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines
• Blood product administration
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Continuous IV paralytics, neuromuscular blockade, sedation
• Emergency medication administration
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Stroke (CVA) and acute stroke management
• Hypothermia protocol (Arctic Sun)
• Assist with BiPAP, CPAP, chest tube insertion/removal
• Care of ventilated patients, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Ventilator management
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions (PPE use)
• Phlebotomy
• Care of surgical wounds with drains and wound vac

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 194, 210, 153, 174 (various units)
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Red tops, black bottoms
• Parking: Free

Licensing & Certification Requirements

• ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pending Indiana license accepted if willing to obtain temp license before start
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, etc.)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required (may be pending at start)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• Must be willing to complete all required facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start
• Must be able to work holiday shifts as required

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity patients, multiple advanced clinical skills, and flexible scheduling including floating and holiday shifts.