Operating Room Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse (OR RN Core 6) - Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN Core 6)
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
  • Trauma Level I Experience required (at least 1 year in Level 1 trauma, screening > 2 years total experience)
  • Circulate role required; Scrub preferred
• License: Must have an active Indiana RN license before submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• Call Requirements:

  • Call shifts required (6 call shifts in a 6-week period, can vary)
  • Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Scheduling: No block scheduling
• Locals Accepted: Yes (travelers residing in Indiana may have adjusted pay)
• Floating: Yes, floating within scope to meet facility needs (except CV & Transplant areas)
• First Timers: Accepted

Unit Information

• Core 3 & 4 units include:

  • General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, ENT, Trauma, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, GU, Colorectal Robotics
• Average Daily Census: 70-80 patients
• Number of Rooms: 21

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free

Important Notes

• Perioperative/OR RN travelers are exempt from the Indiana RN restriction effective 11/30/2024 and may continue working past this date.
• Must be well-rounded and current in most OR areas except cardiovascular and transplant, as floating may be required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • Social Security Number trace, county criminal, statewide, national sex offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (new travelers only)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations/vaccinations 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 preferred but not required
    • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Certifications:

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke, EFM as applicable (verify per cost center)
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology test required
  • Unit competency exam required
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required
• Facility-Specific Requirements:

  • Completion of orientation packets, compliance checklists, confidentiality agreements, and other facility forms prior to start
  • Mandatory completion of 22 RRT modules for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable)
• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Employment Application: Must be current and explain any gaps over 30 days within the last 7 years
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months of start and annually thereafter

Summary

This is a travel/contract OR RN position in Indianapolis, Indiana requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience, trauma level I experience, and an active Indiana RN license. The role involves call shifts, holiday work, and floating within the OR scope. Multiple certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific compliance documents are required prior to start. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.