Critical Care Float ICU RN
Fishers, Indiana
Indiana University Health Saxony

ICU Critical Care Float (Registered Nurse)

Location: Fishers, Indiana Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 12 weeks Facility type: Short-term acute care Parking: Free

Schedule

• Night shift, 19:00 to 07:30
• 3x12s or 4x12s (48 hours per week, 12-hour shifts)
• Block scheduling is an option
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays

Role and Float Scope

• Resource traveler floating between ICU, PCU, MS, and ED based on departmental needs
• Pre-screen: traveler must be aware they may be asked to float across ICU, MS, and PCU
• May also be asked to float to the ED as helping hands
• Screening note: strong PCU experience is sought, and the RN must be able to take higher patient ratios

Required Qualifications

• Valid, current in-state Indiana RN license, with license and required certifications in hand before subbing (pending licenses not accepted)
• Critical Care Float experience (1.5 years)
• Critical Care Float experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Arctic Sun
• Experience with Balloon Pump (rare, fewer than 3 in the past year)
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience

Additional Certifications (Based on Cost Center)

• PALS (AHA only, RQI accepted)
• NRP (AHA NRP only)
• CHEMO
• TNCC
• EFM

Clinical Exposure

• Conditions: ARDS, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, DKA, AKI, UTI, acute shock
• Procedures: cath lab, TR bands, sheath pulls, EEGs, cardioversion, stress tests

Not Accepted

• First-time travelers
• Local candidates

Onboarding Requirements

• Background and verification: Background check within 90 days, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days, education verification, transcript or diploma, valid driver's license or passport, online state license verification within 30 days
• Health: Physical within 12 months, TB test within 1 year (annual TB questionnaire), drug screen (10-panel) within 12 months, color blind test, N95 fit test within 12 months, Hepatitis B series/titer/declination, and measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (titer or 2 vaccines; declinations not accepted)
• Flu: Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required. Flu season runs 9/30 to 3/31, and working candidates must have documentation on file by 11/13.
• Employment history: Two recent references (verified within 2 years) with titles of charge, manager, supervisor, or above. Application covers 7 years, with gaps of 30+ days explained.
• Competencies: Skills checklist within 12 months (annual), medication/pharmacology exam, unit competency exam
• Facility forms: Compliance checklist, confidentiality agreement, and traveler profile (time sensitive)
• Preferred but not required: Tdap