PCU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be flexible with weekend requirements; expected to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Teaching facility: travel nurses may be required to precept or have students shadow them.
• First-time travelers accepted; local candidates not accepted.
• Call-in shifts must be made up or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Experience with telemetry, proficient neuro experience, and management of drips.
• Preferred: conscious sedation and Level 1 trauma experience.
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required.

Unit Information

• Patient types include CVAs, hydrocephalus, brain tumors and resections, seizures, TBIs, trauma cases (shootings, stabbings, MVCs, falls), GI surgeries, and large wound care.

Staffing Ratios

• Typically 1:3-4, rarely 1:5 during emergencies.

Important Notes

• Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at these facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Official transcript or diploma required.
• Education verification by third party.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam.
• Unit competency exam.
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent, 100% score required).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved).
• Immunizations and titers required or strongly recommended:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination.
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• References: minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with explanation of gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms.
• Completion of mandatory RRT modules if applicable (22 modules with strict deadlines).

Floating and Shift Requirements

• Floating to various units (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required.
• Weekend work required approximately 50% of the time.
• Charge nurse duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of neuro/telemetry experience who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment, and able to meet comprehensive certification and compliance requirements.