Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) with Level 1 Trauma experience. This is a travel contract position requiring flexibility with weekend shifts and the ability to work approximately 50% of weekends during the contract. The unit cares for neuro critical care patients as well as medical, surgical, and trauma ICU patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Level 1 Trauma experience
• Experience in Charge roles
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills
• Intracranial pressure (ICP) management skills

Important Notes

• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position.
• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with provided training and resources.
• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (these exceptions include ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/lived history verification
  • County, state, national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcript/diploma
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent)
• Skills checklist and competency exams within 12 months
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, safety, and compliance forms (time sensitive)

Additional Training Requirements

• Completion of mandatory facility modules prior to orientation (22 modules including Environment of Care, HIPAA, Infection Prevention, Hazardous Drugs, Patient Identification, and Mechanical Ventilation Management)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Unit competency exam

Work Environment

• Teaching facility with expectations to precept students or new staff
• Floating to various units may be required
• Neuro ICU with trauma and critical care patient population

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs with trauma experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment and are flexible with scheduling and floating.