OR Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN Core 6)

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

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Average daily census: 70-80 patients
• Unit includes: General, Plastic, Gynecology, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, GU, Colorectal Robotics
• Float within scope to meet facility needs, excluding Cardiovascular & Transplant areas
• Call required: 6 call shifts in a 6-week period (can vary)
• Holidays required: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No block scheduling
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted (with a pay adjustment for Indiana residents)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• Education verification and official transcript or diploma (may be pending at start)
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (3M or Honeywell N95 respirators approved)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers:

  • 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 (not required)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive history
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score
• Skills checklist within 12 months, completed annually
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (supervisory titles required)
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days, covering 7 years

Orientation & Training Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation packets and compliance checklists prior to start
• Mandatory completion of 22 required online modules before orientation (for applicable roles)
• Unit competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam required

Additional Information

• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color provided
• Indiana RN travelers are restricted from working at most facilities after 11/30/24, but Perioperative/OR RN travelers are exempt from this restriction

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced OR RNs with trauma experience who are flexible and able to work call and holidays in a high-acuity acute care setting.