ICU Registered Nurse
Carmel, Indiana
Indiana University Health North Hospital

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Carmel, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Local Candidates: Not accepted
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: To be discussed
• License Requirement: Must have Indiana state license and required certifications in hand before starting (no pending licenses accepted)
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts: 40 hours/week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours: 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours: 48 hours/week

Unit Information

• 14-bed ICU with open heart program and neurosurgery
• Stroke unit, Level 2 trauma unit
• ECMO stabilize and ship program
• STEMI, manual proning, sepsis care
• Use of IABP and CRRT
• UST and RRT teams available

Required Experience and Certifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred Certification: CCRN

Facility Highlights

• Short-Term Acute Care facility
• 194 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms

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 (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must be completed within 30-90 days of start date, including:

  • 7-year residence/work history verification
  • SSN trace, county criminal, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks

Licensure Verification

• Online verification of Indiana RN license within 30 days of start, including expiration and disciplinary actions

Health and Safety Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
  • Flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (no declinations accepted)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire updated annually

Competency Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references from recent employment within 2 years, with supervisory titles
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

This position requires a dedicated ICU RN with at least 2 years of experience, current Indiana RN licensure, and required certifications. The role involves working in a high-acuity ICU setting with advanced cardiac and neurological care, including trauma and ECMO support. Candidates must be prepared to work holiday shifts and meet all compliance and documentation requirements prior to start.