Operating Room Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Average daily census: 70-80 patients
• Unit: Core 3 & 4 (includes General, Plastic, Gynecology, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, GU, Colorectal Robotics)
• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Indiana RN license (or compact/temp license) must be active at start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on cost center (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CHEMO, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify as applicable
• Background checks required within 30-90 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required (clear copy)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (3M N95 or approved respirators)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Mumps: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (includes amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) required with minimum 100% score

Additional Requirements

• Must provide minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge nurses, managers, supervisors, or above
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually
• Must complete facility-specific compliance, confidentiality, orientation, and policy forms prior to start
• Mandatory completion of any required facility-specific training modules before orientation (if applicable)

Notes

• Locals accepted; travelers residing in Indiana may have a rate adjustment (not included here)
• Pending licenses accepted if valid Indiana, compact, or temporary license is active at start
• Perioperative/OR RNs and certain allied/ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from restrictions preventing Indiana RNs from working at the facility after 11/30/2024
• Floating to other units within scope is expected, excluding cardiovascular and transplant areas

This position offers a challenging and diverse OR nursing experience in a Level I Trauma facility with a variety of surgical specialties and a supportive acute care environment.