Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (Level I Trauma)
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (OR RN Core 6)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN Core 6)
• Required Experience: Minimum 3 years
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Call Requirements:

  • Call shifts required (6 call shifts in a 6-week period, can vary)
  • Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
  • No block scheduling
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Trauma Level I Experience: Required

  • Must have at least 1 year in Level 1 trauma experience (screen > 2 years total experience)
• Circulate role: Required
• Scrub role: Preferred
• Areas of Float: Most areas except Cardiovascular (CV) & Transplant
• Unit Information: Core 3 & 4 units including General, Plastic, Gynecology, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Orthopedics, GU, Colorectal Robotics
• Average Daily Census: 70-80 patients
• Number of Rooms: 21

Licensing & Certification Requirements

• Must have an active Indiana state nursing license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, NIH Stroke, EFM as applicable per unit
• Additional Competencies:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Unit Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free
• Note: Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RN travelers are generally restricted from working at IU Health facilities except for Periop/OR RN travelers and certain allied/ambulatory RN roles (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS) who are exempt and allowed to work past this date.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 12 months, must be tested with approved respirators (3M N95 models, Honeywell N95, etc.)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended (preferred)
  • Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); no declinations accepted except approved medical/religious exemptions
• Tuberculosis Screening: Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray required if positive test history
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification and Transcript/Diploma required
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years; must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment Application: Must be current and explain any gaps of 30 days or more
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months of start and annually thereafter
• Facility-Specific Documents & Orientation:

  • Completion of various compliance checklists, confidentiality agreements, and orientation packets required prior to start
  • Mandatory completion of 22 RRT modules for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable) before orientation
• Trauma Level I experience and well-rounded OR skills are essential for this role

Notes

• Locals accepted; travelers residing within Indiana may have adjusted pay rates (not included here)
• Must provide 2-3 days of interview availability when submitting candidates
• Floating may include multiple surgical specialties except CV and Transplant
• On-site Fit Testing is limited and only available as a last resort at certain campuses

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with trauma experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment.