Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN with PCU/stepdown experience and required certifications for a night shift Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with almost ICU-level acuity
• Patient population includes multi-organ failure, liver failure, pulmonary cases, and stable ventilator patients
• Multiple cardiac drips managed on unit
• Staffing ratio is 1:5
• Floating required within hospital and to affiliate hospitals, including to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units
• Night shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Uses Cerner EMR with required experience
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed
• Precepting and student shadowing may be required as part of working in a teaching facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers are expected to work every other weekend and may need to work consecutive weekends as needed
• Must be willing to float to different levels of care with support and resources provided
• Must agree to work two out of three major holidays during assignment
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) can be automatically approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month gap before being eligible for travel contracts

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license required at time of start
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years recent PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Must have experience titrating cardiac drips, starting IVs, and interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Charge experience required
• Degree must be from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Cerner EMR proficiency required
• Not accepting local candidates for PCU positions

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