Nurse Specialist - Enhanced Patient Care

Company: IU Health Methodist Hospital
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

IU Health Methodist Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the region, renowned for delivering first-rate patient care and fostering a supportive work environment for its team members.

**Job Overview:**
We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Travel Nurse RN to join our team. This full-time, contract position offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented group of healthcare professionals while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

**Salary and Benefits:**
Our competitive salary package includes an estimated $120,000 per year, paid bi-weekly. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement savings options.

**Job Description:**
As a Travel Nurse RN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and collaborating with our interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective treatment plans. You will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care and excellent patient outcomes.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
To be successful in this role, you must possess a current RN license, at least two years of experience in a hospital setting, and proficiency in Telemetry, Neuro Experience, and Management of Drips. You should also be proficient in Conscious Sedation and Level 1 Trauma Experience.

**Benefits:**
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement savings options. Our team members also enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork.

**Floating and Unit Information:**
As a Travel Nurse RN, you may be expected to float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) with resources provided if needed. You will work in a dynamic environment, providing care to patients with a range of conditions, including CVAs, Hydrocephalus, brain tumors and resections, seizures, and TBIs; shooting, stabbings, MVCs, people falling over rugs etc. GI surgeries and large wound cleaning and closures. With staffing ratios of 1:3-4, you will work collaboratively with our team to ensure excellent patient care and outcomes.

**Call-Ins and Charge Coverage:**
As a Travel Nurse RN, you are expected to be flexible and adapt to changing work requirements. You may be required to call-in for shifts, and you should be prepared to make up the day during the pay period if a 0.9 FTE. If a 1.2 FTE, any call-in shifts will be added to the end of the contract. You may also be required to take on charge nurse responsibilities with provided training and resources.

**Periop/OR RN's, Allied and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from this rule:**
Periop/OR RNs, Allied and Ambulatory RN travelers are allowed to work past the 11/30 deadline. Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS. IU Health is now offering charge pay, which is a bill rate bump per hour.

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