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Registered Nurse Neuro ICU

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Indianapolis, Indiana

You'll lead coordinated neuro and spine care for complex neurosurgical and spine patients, ready for immediate intervention when their neurological status changes.

Posted Sep 28 · “Must have ICU experience.” from the posting

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts, three per week · nights Schedule: Full-Time, Night shift, 3x12 with rotating weekends3 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Acuity Adaptable Unit neuro ICU for all complex neurosurgical and spine patientscomplex neurosurgical and spine patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Term
Permanent Schedule: Full-Time, Night shift, 3x12 with rotating weekendsFull-time

Do you qualify?

License
Indiana RN credential Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Check your license
Certification
BLS within 30 days of hireAfter hire · obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Experience
ICU experience Must have ICU experience.
Also asks
Accredited nursing diploma or required professional licensure at hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Preferred

Certification
ACLS Advanced Life Support preferred.
Experience
Critical care experience Critical Care experience.

The role and schedule

Day to day
rapid response to neurological changes to ensure immediate intervention during critical changes in neurological status
Day to day
early discharge planning for patients and families Prepare patients and their families for life after the ICU by managing discharge logistics early
Hours stated
Full-Time, Night shift, 3x12 with rotating weekends
Weekends
rotating weekends Schedule: Full-Time, Night shift, 3x12 with rotating weekends

The workplace

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Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Ascension’s careers page.

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Facility
Ascension St. Vincent Lucas Family Brain and Spine

Department/Specialty: Inpatient, ICU, Acuity Adaptable Unit

Schedule

Full-Time, Night shift, 3x12 with rotating weekends Lead the delivery of high quality, coordinated neurological and spine care for all complex neurosurgical and spine patients to ensure immediate intervention during critical changes in neurological status. Enhance the patient experience by coordinating across all medical disciplines to provide seamless, accessible care that accelerates the recovery journey. Execute physician and nursing treatment plans with precision to maintain the clinical excellence and safety standards required for a destination Center of Excellence.

Communicate real-time updates on patient progress to the healthcare team and families, fostering a transparent and well-informed environment for critical decision-making. Prepare patients and their families for life after the ICU by managing discharge logistics early, ensuring a safe and supportive transition through the coordinated care network.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

Critical Care experience. Must have ICU experience.

What's around it?

In Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Living costs about 4% below the US average

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