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

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description & Requirements

• Position Type: Travel/Contract (Locals not accepted)
• Weekend Requirement: Must be flexible and able to work 50% of weekends during the contract.
• Precepting: Candidates must agree to the possibility of precepting and/or having students shadow them.
• Licensing: Must have Indiana RN or Compact license in hand or have submitted fingerprint application package.
• Call-In Policy:

  • If a traveler calls in for a contracted shift, they must make up the day during the pay period if 0.9 FTE.
  • If unable to make up during the pay period, the shift will be added at the end of the contract.
  • For 1.2 FTE, call-in shifts are added to the end of the contract.
• Charge Nurse: May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided.
• Floating: May be expected to float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) with resources provided.
• Staffing Ratios: 1:2-3
• Unit Info: Neuro Critical Care Unit caring for medical, surgical, and trauma ICU patients.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 3 years
• Required Skillset:

  • Neuro Intensive Care Unit experience
  • Level 1 Trauma experience
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Intracranial Pressure (ICP) management
  • IV starts
• Certifications Required:

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (must have in hand)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Important Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities effective 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers.
• On-site PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) is automatically approved at Methodist and University hospitals.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid Indiana RN or Compact license verification within 30 days of start
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • ACLS, BCLS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
    • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) 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
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit competency exam
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent)
• References & Employment History:

  • Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years
  • Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days
  • Skills checklist within 12 months, completed annually
• Facility Specific Requirements:

  • Completion of various IU Health compliance, confidentiality, orientation, and policy forms (time sensitive)
  • Mandatory completion of 22 RRT modules for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable)

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position in the Neuro ICU requiring a minimum of 3 years of neuro ICU and trauma experience, with specific certifications including NIHSS, ACLS, and BCLS. Candidates must be flexible with weekend shifts and precepting duties. Indiana RN license or Compact license is required. Extensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory. Locals are not accepted for this role.

This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.