Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Neurosurgical and Neurological Intensive Care)

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Shift and Hours

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required

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) system: Epic

Required Certifications and Tests

• EKG test required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Pupillometer, External Ventricular Drain (EVD), Intracranial Pressure (ICP) waveform management
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Epic EMR proficiency

Additional Requirements

• Floating to other inpatient areas when home unit census is low

Personality Fit

• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Flexible
• Empathetic

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy
• Hoodies are not acceptable attire

Orientation and Reporting

• Orientation includes unit-specific training and Epic training if needed
• Report to 3 East in Tower building
• Must park in employee parking (yellow lined spots)