Burn Trauma Surgical ICU RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Burn Trauma Surgical ICU

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (12 weeks)
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in a burn trauma surgical ICU.
• Primary RN Care model with nursing ratios:

  • 1:2 for critical care patients.
  • 1:1 for burn trauma code 1 admissions, high acuity, and post-operative patients.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Invasive hemodynamic monitoring (at least every 1 hour).
  • IV drip titration.
  • Nurse-driven burn fluid resuscitation following the Parkland formula.
  • Ventilator management.
  • Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH).
  • Hourly pulse and flap Doppler checks.
  • Initial debridement and dressing changes.
  • Conscious sedation.
  • Surgical recovery care.
  • Management of epidural pumps.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license verified through Nursys within 30 days prior to start.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)
• Experience: Minimum years of experience in ICU nursing not explicitly stated; expect critical care competency.
• Exams and Competency:

  • Pharmacology exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years).
  • Specialty exam in ICU nursing (minimum 80% or national benchmark, updated every 3 years).
  • EKG exam (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years).
  • Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (minimum 80%, updated every 3 years).
  • Skills checklist for ICU specialty (updated annually).
• Health and Immunizations:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted.
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season, mask required.
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (annual).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.
  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Professional Requirements:

  • Resume/profile submission.
  • Two professional references.
  • Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG, National Sex Offender, and others within 90 days of start.
  • Employment verification for past 7 years.
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work.
  • Confirmation of assignment documentation.
  • Badge photo (forward-facing, white or blue background, no alterations).
• Additional:

  • Driver’s license or state ID (valid, matching address requirements).
  • Completion of onboarding education attestation.
  • Annual updates and re-verifications as required.

Additional Information

• Flu season mask policy applies if influenza vaccine is declined.
• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leadership.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The role involves high-acuity critical care nursing with specialized burn trauma responsibilities.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with burn trauma expertise seeking a long-term assignment in a critical care setting.