Trauma-Neuro ICU RN: Night Shift Expert

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an experienced RN for the Trauma Neuro ICU.

This full-time night shift role offers 3x12-hour shifts with rotating weekends, focusing on high-acuity neuro-trauma patients. You will manage advanced monitoring (ICP/EVDs), act as a rapid responder, collaborate with Trauma Surgeons, Neurosurgeons and Intensivists to implement complex care plans, and provide family advocacy during critical events.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date required.
• RN license in Indiana obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• ACLS certification preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or equivalent professional licensure at time of hire.
• One year of critical care experience preferred.
• Acute adult inpatient experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage advanced neurological and hemodynamic monitoring systems (e.g., ICP/EVDs).
• Act as a critical thinker and first responder in high-acuity, rapidly changing patient situations.
• Collaborate with Trauma Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, and Intensivists to execute complex care plans.
• Deliver life-sustaining treatments, including mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and advanced surgical recovery.
• Provide empathetic family advocacy and education during critical, life-altering diagnoses.

Skills

Critical care experience

Crisis management

Education

RN license in Indiana

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree or higher

Job description

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an experienced RN for the Trauma Neuro ICU.

This full-time night shift role offers 3x12-hour shifts with rotating weekends, focusing on high-acuity neuro-trauma patients. You will manage advanced monitoring (ICP/EVDs), act as a rapid responder, collaborate with Trauma Surgeons, Neurosurgeons and Intensivists to implement complex care plans, and provide family advocacy during critical events.