PCU (Cardiac Progressive Care) Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift role that requires Trauma Level I experience and flexibility with weekend scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit focused on cardiovascular patient populations with a primary PCU/step-down setting
• Care for patients with congestive heart failure, MI, pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, and complex comorbidities
• Patient ratios are typically 1:4
• Handles post-cath lab procedures and pre/post advanced cardiac interventions
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00–07:30)
• Floating required within PCU and to Med-Surg, ICU, and between affiliate hospitals as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR, Cerner experience required or preferred
• May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities based on operational needs
• Precepting and student shadowing may be required as part of a teaching hospital environment
• Provide advanced nursing care for a wide range of complex cardiovascular patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and may orient or precept students as part of duties
• Charge shift responsibilities may be required as determined by the unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All travelers must be flexible with weekend requirements, with a minimum expectation of working 50% of weekends in the contract
• Must be willing to float as assigned within the hospital and between affiliate sites
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) will be auto-approved
• Call-ins may require making up missed shifts, per facility attendance policy

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license in hand
• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in Trauma Level I hospital settings
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with cardiac drips, post-cath lab, IV starts, and sheath pulls required
• Conscious sedation and telemetry monitoring experience preferred
• Must be a graduate of an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Cerner charting experience required or highly preferred
• Not accepting local candidates for this position
• Return applicants must not have worked as permanent or PRN staff at this hospital system within the past 12 months

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts