Neuro Critical Care RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (Neuro Critical Care)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Neuro Surgical and Neurological Intensive Care
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 2 (0.9 FTE each)
• Float Requirements: Floating to other inpatient areas when home unit census is low

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Neuro ICU experience (higher value confirmed)
• Comprehensive assessment skills
• Care of hemodynamically unstable patients
• Care of mechanically ventilated patients
• Thorough neurological assessment skills

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 10
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
• Equipment Used:

  • Alaris Pumps
  • Arctic Sun
  • Prismax
  • EV 1000
  • Neuroptics Pupillometer
• EMR System: Epic

Preferred Skills

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

Patient Population

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

Work Environment & Culture

• Personality Fit: Team player, positive attitude, flexible, empathetic
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required; hoodies are not acceptable

Orientation

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

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU setting with a supportive team and advanced technology. Ideal candidates will have strong neuro critical care skills and a flexible, team-oriented mindset.