Medical-Surgical RN – Neuroscience Step-Down
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Neurosurgical/Neuroscience Med/Surgical/Step-down unit
• Patient age range: 15 to 100+ years
• Patient conditions include neuro trauma, motor vehicle accidents, stroke, seizures, brain and spinal cord injuries, tumors, laminectomies, hydrocephalus shunts
• Approximately 40% of patients transferred from Neuro Critical Care after acute events
• About 30% discharged to rehab facilities
• Early mobility and rehab are significant focuses, with daily collaboration with therapy teams
• 2-3 surgeries per day; Neuro Critical Care is the primary feeder unit

Staffing & Work Expectations

• Staffing ratios: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Travelers expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status
• Unit travelers may be required to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU with provided resources
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training and resources provided

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• IV starts required
• Experience accepted in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and PCU levels
• Skillset includes primary nursing care with excellent team support

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Unit Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Indiana (online verification required within 30 days before start)
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county and statewide criminal checks, national sex offender registry, FACIS Level III, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (includes amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (approved respirators include specific 3M and Honeywell N95 models)
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray required if positive test history
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years, with supervisory titles
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms prior to start
• Completion of mandatory IU Health RRT modules if applicable (for Respiratory Therapists)

Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel position
• First-time travelers are accepted
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN license holders to work at their facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS) who are exempt from this rule and may work past the deadline

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana.