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

Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

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

Job Summary

• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Unit: Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCC) caring for neuro, medical, surgical, and trauma ICU patients
• Staffing ratio: 1 nurse to 2-3 patients
• Must be flexible to work 50% of weekends during the contract
• May be required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU units as needed
• Teaching facility: travel nurses must be willing to precept or have students shadow them

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of Neuro ICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Certifications:

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Skills:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Intracranial pressure (ICP) management
• Must be able to work night shifts and meet weekend requirements
• Locals are not accepted for this travel position

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days

Job Expectations

• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status
• May be required to cover charge nurse responsibilities with provided training
• Must complete facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and safety training prior to start
• Must complete mandatory online modules prior to orientation (22 modules including Environment of Care, HIPAA, Infection Prevention, etc.)
• Must complete all required facility-specific documentation and forms in a timely manner

Notes

• Indiana RNs will not be allowed to work at this facility after 11/30/24 except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• On-site PAPR respirator use is automatically approved at this facility; no prior approval needed

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU travel nurses comfortable with night shifts, weekend work, and working in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment.