Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU @ IU Health Methodist Hospital

<p><strong>RN Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>RN - ICU Neuro</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Minimum 3 years experience in Neuro Intensive Care Unit required<br>• Level 1 Trauma experience required<br>• Travel experience required<br>• Must have NIHSS certification in hand to be considered<br>• Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, and NIHSS<br>• Must be flexible with weekend requirements - able to work 50% of weekends in contract<br>• Patient ratios: 1:2-3 (days/nights 1:2, weekends 1:2-3)<br>• Care for adult and geriatric patients<br>• Work in neuro critical care unit that also cares for medical, surgical and trauma ICU patients<br>• Must be comfortable with ICP monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias<br>• Experience with IV starts, ventilator management, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required<br>• Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) at University and Methodist Hospitals<br>• Must agree to possibility of precepting and/or being assigned students<br>• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required with training provided<br>• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays<br>• Call-in shifts must be made up during pay period or added to end of contract<br>• Indiana/Compact license required in hand or fingerprint application submitted<br>• Local Indiana residents not accepted for this position</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This major academic medical center operates as a teaching facility with comprehensive trauma and critical care services. The facility specializes in neurological care and maintains Level 1 Trauma designation, providing advanced medical services across multiple campuses. The organization emphasizes education and training, requiring travel nurses to participate in precepting students and maintaining high standards of patient care across various intensive care specialties.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Indianapolis, IN</p><p>Indianapolis offers the perfect blend of urban amenities and Midwest hospitality, featuring vibrant downtown districts, world-class sports venues, and diverse cultural attractions. The city provides excellent career opportunities in healthcare while maintaining affordable living costs and easy access to recreational activities throughout the four seasons.</p>