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Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fishers, Indiana
Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Work primarily in ICU with floating to PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
Must be able to handle higher patient ratios
Screen strong PCU RNs for floating assignments
Must float between ICU and PCU as needed

Experience & Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 3 years in ICU (may consider less depending on experience, but 3 years is preferred)
Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (first timers NOT accepted)
Certifications Required:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
License:
- Pending license accepted
- Must be willing to obtain Indiana compact or temporary license prior to start
Locals: Not accepted
Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
Shift Hours:
- 8 and 10 hour shifts (40 hours/week)
- 3 shifts of 12 hours (36 hours/week)
- 4 shifts of 12 hours (48 hours/week)

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Obtain and interpret 12 lead EKG/ECG
Thermoregulation protocols (hypothermia/hyperthermia)
Post cardiac surgery care (directly from OR)
Pre/post cardiac catheterization/intervention care
Sheath removal
IV insulin protocols
Management of chronic/acute renal failure
Accessing/managing ports
Arterial line management
Blood product administration
Central line and PICC line care/management
Starting and maintaining IVs
Continuous IV paralytics and neuromuscular blockade
Continuous IV sedation
Emergency medication administration
Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
CVA/acute stroke management
Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun device use
Assist with BiPAP and CPAP management
Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
Care of ventilated patients
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Suctioning (ETT, NT)
Ventilator management
Infection prevention and isolation precautions (PPE use)
Phlebotomy
Care of surgical wounds with drains and wound vac

Unit Information

ICU unit with floating to PCU
Patient diagnoses include ARDS, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, DKA, AKI, UTIs, acute shock
RN must be able to handle higher patient ratios

Facility & Work Environment

Type: Short-Term Acute Care
Charting system: Cerner
Scrub color: Red tops, black bottoms
Parking: Free

Additional Requirements & Compliance

Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
Official transcript or diploma required (may pend at start)
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
Unit competency exam required
Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators required)
Immunizations and titers required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted)
- Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years)
Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days
Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually

Important Notes

IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/2024, except for Periop/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
Must be willing to comply with all facility-specific forms and orientation requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong critical care skills who are comfortable floating to PCU and managing complex patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered.