Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Travel RN Opportunity – Neuro Critical Care

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Neuro Surgical and Neurological Intensive Care (Neuro ICU)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 2
• Float Requirements: Required to float to other inpatient areas when home unit census is low

Unit Information

• Unit: Neuro Critical Care
• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
• Patient Types:

  • Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
  • Post-op craniotomy
  • Seizures
  • Encephalopathy
  • Neurologic tumors
• Equipment Used:

  • Alaris Pumps
  • Arctic Sun
  • Prismax
  • EV 1000
  • Neuroptics Pupillometer
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years Neuro ICU experience
• Skills:

  • Comprehensive neurological and hemodynamic assessment
  • Care of hemodynamically unstable patients
  • Care of mechanically ventilated patients
  • Thorough neurological assessment skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Pupillometer, EVD, ICP waveform management
• CRRT experience
• Epic EMR proficiency

Personality Fit

• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Flexible
• Empathetic

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Unacceptable Attire: Hoodies

Reporting & Orientation

• Report to 3 East in Tower building
• Must park in employee parking (yellow lined spots)
• Orientation includes:

  • Online modules on first day
  • Epic training if needed
  • One day of unit orientation