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Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fishers, Indiana
Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Work primarily in the ICU unit with floating to PCU (Progressive Care Unit).
Must be able to handle higher patient ratios and screen strong PCU RNs.
ICU/PCU RN role requiring flexibility and critical care skills.

Experience & Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 3 years in ICU specialty (may consider less depending on experience, but 3 years is preferred).
Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (first timers NOT accepted).
Certifications Required:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
License: Must be willing to obtain an Indiana (IN) compact or temporary license prior to start. Pending licenses accepted.
Locals: Not accepted.
Float Requirement: Yes, floating between ICU and PCU.
Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.

Shift Details

Guaranteed hours with options:
- 8 and 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
- 3 shifts of 12 hours totaling 36 hours/week
- 4 shifts of 12 hours totaling 48 hours/week

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Obtain and interpret 12 lead EKG/ECG
Thermoregulation protocols (hypothermia/hyperthermia)
Post cardiac surgery care (directly from OR)
Pre/post cardiac catheterization/intervention care
Sheath removal
IV insulin protocols
Management of chronic/acute renal failure
Accessing/managing ports
Arterial line management
Blood product administration
Central line and PICC line care/management
Starting and maintaining IVs
Continuous IV paralytics and neuromuscular blockade
Continuous IV sedation
Emergency medication administration
Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
CVA/acute stroke management
Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun use
Assist with BiPAP and CPAP management
Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
Care of ventilated patients including ventilator management and suctioning (ETT, NT)
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Infection prevention and isolation precautions including PPE use
Phlebotomy
Management of surgical wounds with drains and wound vac

Unit Patient Population

ARDS, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, DKA, AKI, UTIs, Acute Shock

Facility & System Information

Type: Short-Term Acute Care
Charting system: Cerner
Scrub color: Red tops, black bottoms
Parking: Free

Important Notes

Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS specialties.

Required Documentation & Compliance

Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
Background checks including criminal, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within required timeframes
Official transcript or diploma (may be pending at start)
Certifications verification (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, others as applicable)
Medication/pharmacology competency exam
Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent)
Unit competency exam
Facility-specific compliance forms and orientation packets (time sensitive)
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
Immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred), TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (all with strict vaccine/titer requirements)
Negative 10 panel drug screen within 12 months
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps
Skills checklist within 12 months and annual updates

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with critical care, complex patient management, and flexible floating assignments. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered.