Neuro Critical Care RN
Indianapolis, Indiana
Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Critical Care Unit

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Neuro Critical Care
• Number of beds: 10
• Patient ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
• Patient types: Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, post-op craniotomy, seizures, encephalopathy, neurologic tumors
• Equipment used: Alaris Pumps, Arctic Sun, Prismax, EV 1000, Neuroptics Pupillometer
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Epic

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Neurosurgical and Neurological Intensive Care
• Number of openings: 1 (0.9 FTE)
• Shift options: Days or Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend commitment: Every other weekend
• Call requirements: None
• Floating: Required to float to other inpatient areas when home unit census is low

Required Certifications and Licenses

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including at least 1 year within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience caring for hemodynamically unstable patients
• Experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients

Preferred Skills

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

Personality Fit

• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Flexible
• Empathetic

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy
• Hoodies are not acceptable attire

Orientation and Reporting

• Orientation includes completion of modules, Epic training if needed, and one day of unit orientation
• Reporting location: 4 West in Tower building
• Parking: Employee parking in designated yellow-lined spots