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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (OR RN Core 3 & 4)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR RN Core 3 & 4)
• Required Years of Experience: 3 years
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• On-Call Requirement: 6 call shifts in a 6-week period (can vary)
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes (travelers residing in Indiana receive a rate adjustment)
• Floating: Yes, clinicians will float within scope to meet facility needs
• License: Must have Indiana, compact, or temporary license at time of start
• Return to Office Restrictions: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Specialty & Unit Information

• Trauma Level I Experience: Required

  • If candidate has at least 1 year of Level I trauma experience, screen for > 2 years total experience
• Role: Circulate required; Scrub preferred
• Scope: OR RNs need to be well-rounded and current in most areas except Cardiovascular & Transplant (floating may occur in various specialties)
• Units Covered: Core 3 & 4 including General Surgery, Plastic, Gynecology, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Orthopedics, GU, Colorectal Robotics
• Average Daily Census: 70-80 patients
• Rooms: 21

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Indiana RN Travel Restriction: Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at IU Health facilities except for Perioperative/OR RN travelers and certain allied/ambulatory RN roles (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS) who are exempt and allowed to work past this date.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable) – Required for all candidates
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – May be required depending on cost center
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – May be required depending on cost center
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – May be required depending on cost center
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) – May be required depending on cost center
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – May be required depending on cost center
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – May be required depending on unit
• NIH Stroke Certification – May be required depending on cost center
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara or equivalent) – Required with minimum 100% score
• Unit Competency Exam – Required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA – Required
• State License Verification – Must be verified online within 30 days before start

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical Exam: Completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 12 months of start; must be tested with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season; no declinations accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification (may be pending at start if needed)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 references from recent employment within 2 years; must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment Application: Must be current and explain any gaps of 30 days or more
• Skills Checklist: Required within 12 months of start and annually thereafter
• Facility Specific Documents: Various compliance, confidentiality, orientation, and policy forms must be completed prior to start
• Mandatory RRT Modules: (Only for RRT candidates) 22 required modules must be completed before orientation

Work Schedule & Other Notes

• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Floating within scope is expected to meet facility needs
• Pending license accepted if Indiana, compact, or temporary license is active at start
• Locals accepted with specific rate adjustments (not relevant here)
• On-call shifts required as noted

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with trauma Level I experience who are flexible and able to float across multiple surgical specialties in a high-volume acute care setting. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.