ICU Registered Nurse
Franklin, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Franklin, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an ICU Travel Nurse for a 13-week assignment at a community hospital near Indianapolis (approximately 30 minutes away).

Unit Details

• Combined CCU and PCU unit with 12 beds total (6 CCU, 6 PCU)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • CCU: 1:2
  • PCU: 1:3-4
• Common patient diagnoses: Sepsis, respiratory distress, overdose/ETOH withdrawal, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Charge nurse present each shift; house supervisor available nights and weekends
• Nurse aides available on unit
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oximizer
• Telemetry monitoring available; RNs read cardiac strips

Schedule & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts (typically 3 shifts per week)
• Self-scheduling with schedule released 6 weeks in advance
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule
• Holiday requirement: 1 major and 1 minor holiday during contract
• Call/standby: Generally placed on call if needed, no call outside of this
• Floating: May float to Med/Surg if needed; ER only if experienced in ER

Required Certifications & Skills

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Ability to titrate drips (e.g., Levophed, insulin, dopamine, heparin)
• Experience with common ICU drips and monitoring

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ICU nursing experience preferred

Orientation

• General facility orientation: 1 day
• Unit-specific orientation: 1-2 days

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs

Summary

This is a travel nursing opportunity for an experienced ICU RN with strong critical care skills, including drip titration and telemetry monitoring. The position offers a structured schedule with self-scheduling flexibility, weekend and holiday shift requirements, and a supportive team environment with charge nurses and house supervisors.