Registered Nurse/PACU

SoftPath Medical; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftPath Medical is seeking qualified travelers for a 12-hour shift schedule in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Indiana. The role involves high-acuity patient care, on-call duties for holidays, and on-site work at a busy facility.

Candidates must hold an IN/Compact license or have fingerprint paperwork in process and possess ACLS, PALS, and BCLS credentials. Expertise in Cerner, Pediatrics, and multiple surgical services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active IN/Compact license or fingerprint package submission required.
• ACLS, PALS, and BCLS certifications are required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover 12-hour shifts (11:00 AM–11:30 PM) as part of a 3-shift roster.
• Provide direct patient care in a Level 1 Trauma Center with high-acuity cases.
• Be available for on-call assignments including holidays as required.

Skills

Trauma care

Cerner EHR

Pediatrics

Intubation

Tools

None

Job description

Charge Pay Opportunity

Shift Details

3 shifts of 12 hours each, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

Call duty averages 24 hours within a 6-week schedule, with 1 holiday shift required.

Travelers are expected to work or be on call for any holiday occurring during their contract, with 12-24 hours of call per 6-week block.

Licensing and Eligibility

Candidates must have an active IN/Compact license or have submitted their fingerprint application package to be eligible to apply.

Local travelers residing permanently within Indiana will be offered a rate below the current bill rate.

Call Requirements

• 12-24 hours of call within a 6-week period


• 1 holiday shift during any holiday present in the schedule

Average daily census ranges from 65 to 85 patients.

Required Certifications

• ACLS


• PALS


• BCLS

Skillset Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.

Experience with Cerner, Pediatrics, and all surgical services including:

• Neuro


• Orthopedics


• Peripheral Vascular (PV)


• Thoracic


• Urology


• Gynecology


• Plastics


• Intubated patients


• Pediatrics

Unit Information

Level 1 trauma center with a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) open and staffed 24/7.

All specialties are received except for open heart surgery, which is handled directly.

Preference for ICU/PCU experience.

Candidates must be comfortable working in a large, fast-paced facility with high acuity.

The unit frequently receives critical care patients, especially neurological cases.

Additional Notes

Effective 11/30/24, registered nurses licensed in Indiana will not be permitted to work at the facility, with exceptions for Perioperative/Operating Room RNs, Allied Health, and Ambulatory RNs.

These exceptions include ENDO, Interventional Radiology RNs, PACU, Cath Lab RNs, and Same Day Surgery (SDS) RNs, who may continue working past the deadline.