PICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Registered Nurse – PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Locals not accepted; first-time travelers accepted
• Shift options include 3x12 or 4x12 shifts plus holidays
• Indiana RN license and certifications must be current and in hand before submission
• Note: Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at these facilities except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks within 90 days including:

  • 7-year residential/work history
  • SSN trace, county, state, nationwide criminal checks
  • National sex offender registry
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (may be pending at start if previously cleared)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official transcript or diploma (clear copy) showing degree and graduation date (may be pending at start)
• Online license verification within 30 days before start, including expiration and disciplinary status
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators) – on-site fit testing only as last resort and with approval
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 2 years required
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history of disease not accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30–3/31); no declinations accepted
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and orientation documents prior to start (time sensitive)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Locals are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must complete all required certifications and documentation before start
• Some certifications and requirements may vary by unit; verify with recruiter or facility as needed

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with night shifts and a 13-week assignment.