Progressive Care RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours (Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical Progressive Care Unit
• Number of Beds: 27
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 or 1:4
• Patient Types: Sepsis, respiratory distress, substance abuse disorders, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, renal conditions
• Equipment Used: Alaris Pumps, EKG monitoring
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Epic

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• Specialty: Progressive Care (ICU level care)
• Must have comprehensive assessment skills and experience with peripheral lab draws
• Medication drips experience required, including norepinephrine, nicardipine, precedex, insulin, and diltiazem
• Floating to other inpatient areas required when home unit census is low
• Orientation includes unit-specific training, Epic training if needed, and completion of education modules on the first day

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing, with PCU experience within the last year
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with nicardipine (gtt) medication drips

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required; hoodies and non-facility sweatshirts are not allowed
• Personality Fit: Team player, positive attitude, flexible, empathetic

Reporting & First Day Instructions

• Report to 4 West in the Tower building
• Parking: Employee parking in designated yellow-lined spots

Note: Call requirements are not applicable for this position.