Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $3,204 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

🔥 HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT NEURO ICU / BRAIN & SPINE RN CONTRACT – INDIANAPOLIS, IN

An immediate 13- to 16-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Neuro / Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County). Operating within a dedicated, state-of-the-art Acuity-Adaptable Brain and Spine specialty hospital pavilion on a premier regional Level I Trauma Center campus, this high-compensating role features a dependable 48-hour overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, four 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with built-in overtime). PREMIER 48-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($3,204/WEEK)! EXCEPTIONAL TAX-FREE STIPEND ($1,540/WK)! BUILT-IN OVERTIME COMPENSATION! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! CUTTING-EDGE ACUITY-ADAPTABLE NEURO PAVILION! FLEXIBLE 13–16 WEEK CONTRACT LENGTHS! LATE NOVEMBER START! In this universal-bed acuity-adaptable model, clinical nurses provide seamless continuity of care as neurosurgical, neuro-trauma, and complex spine patients escalate from intermediate care/stepdown directly to full ICU status. If you are an acute critical care nurse skilled in intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, external ventricular drain (EVD) management, post-craniotomy recovery, complex spine care, and neurovascular assessment looking to earn $3,204/week in Indiana, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $3,204.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,540.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $32.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $48.00/hr (8 weekly OT hours included)
• (Local clinicians accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours).
• Assignment Duration: 13 to 16 Weeks (November 29, 2026 – February 27, 2027; extended contract options approved).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational weekend and holiday coverage per departmental operational schedule.
• Department Setting: Acuity-Adaptable Brain and Spine Specialty Unit (Dept: Progressive Care Unit 002 / 21081 / Neuro & Trauma ICU skill set) within an advanced neurological hospital pavilion.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Direct critical care and progressive intermediate nursing care for cranial, neuro-trauma, acute stroke, and complex spinal surgery patients.
  • Specialized post-operative management for craniotomies (tumor resection, aneurysm clipping, vascular malformations), endovascular coiling/thrombectomy, and complex multi-level spinal fusions/decompressions.
  • Advanced neuromonitoring: External Ventricular Drains (EVD / ventriculostomy leveling, zeroing, and CSF sampling), intracranial pressure (ICP) bolt management, and continuous lumbar drains.
  • Frequent, rigorous neurological examinations: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), continuous NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) monitoring, pupillometry, and cranial nerve assessments.
  • Continuous titration of critical care continuous infusions: hyperosmolar therapy (mannitol, 3% hypertonic saline), vasoactive drips (nicardipine, labetalol, norepinephrine), sedation, analgesia, and anticonvulsants.
  • Management of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (SAH, ICH, subdural/epidural hematomas), vasospasm protocols, and post-thrombolytic monitoring.
  • Airway management: mechanical ventilation, endotracheal/tracheostomy care, and pulmonary toilet in neurologically impaired patients.
  • Maintenance of strict spinal precautions, log-rolling protocols, surgical drain monitoring (Hemovacs, JP drains), and neurogenic bladder/bowel management.
• EMR System: Inpatient electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient Neuro ICU, Neuro-Trauma ICU, or high-acuity Acuity-Adaptable Brain/Spine critical care RN clinical experience.
• Licensure: Active Indiana RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized neuro critical care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

📍 Location Details: Assignment is located in Indianapolis, IN 46260 (Dept: Progressive Care Unit 002 / 21081 / Brain & Spine Pavilion / Marion County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13 to 16-week contract starting November 29, 2026 through February 27, 2027 (48 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30 with 8 hours of weekly overtime included). 🚗 Candidate Policy: Both travel and local candidates accepted (locals subject to adjusted local bill rate). 📞 No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. 🧠 Unit Model & Acuity: Acuity-Adaptable Brain & Spine inpatient unit; delivers universal-bed continuum care across Neuro ICU and high-acuity stepdown levels (craniotomy recoveries, spine surgery, stroke, trauma, EVDs, and ICP monitoring). 📋 Mandatory Submittal Credentials: Active Indiana RN license (or Compact multistate) in hand with active Nursys verification. Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at submittal. Detailed resume highlighting dedicated Neuro ICU, Neuro-Trauma, or Brain/Spine critical care experience and device proficiencies (EVD/ICP). 2 recent professional supervisory/managerial references in matching neuro critical care specialty. 💉 Onboarding Testing & Health Screenings: Pre-start credentialing includes Ascension Core Competencies, Pharmacology Exam, Specialty Exam (Neuro ICU/PCU), EKG Exam, Unit Specific Checklist, Skills Checklist, Color Vision screening, 11-panel drug screen, background checks, 2-step PPD/Quantiferon, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, seasonal flu vaccine, and fit test. 📅 Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.

About First Connect Health

Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus