Registered Nurse – Neuroscience Med/Surg Step-Down
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Overview

• Work primarily on a Neurosurgical/Neuroscience Med/Surgical/step down unit.
• Patient population includes neuro trauma, stroke, seizure, brain and spinal cord injuries, craniotomies for tumors, laminectomies, shunts for hydrocephalus.
• Age range of patients: 15 to 100+.
• Focus on early mobility and rehabilitation, working closely with therapy teams.
• Typical procedures include in/out catheters, lines, G-tubes, occasional lumbar punctures, tracheostomies, PCA pumps, wound vacs.
• Nurses provide primary care with strong team support.
• Charge nurse duties may be required with training and resources provided.
• Staffing ratios approximately 1:5-6.
• Float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) as needed.
• Weekend work expected every other week; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings.
• Proficient in IV starts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted; no local candidates.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned with training.
• Floating to other units may be required.
• Strict compliance with immunization and health screening policies.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season.
• Facility-specific mandatory training modules must be completed prior to orientation.
• Indiana RN license holders may face restrictions effective 11/30/2024 except for perioperative, allied, and ambulatory RN roles.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with a diverse neuro-focused patient population in a supportive team environment.