Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring Trauma Level I experience and flexibility with weekend and floating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit focused on cardiovascular patient care
• Patient population includes those with congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, and post-cath lab procedures
• Staffing ratio is 1:4
• Night shifts (4x12 hours, 19:00–07:30)
• Floating required to various levels of care including Med-Surg, ICU, and between affiliate hospitals
• Uses Cerner EMR system; prior experience required
• Weekend requirement is to work at least 50% of weekends during the contract
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be needed depending on operational needs, with training provided
• All travelers will float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital as needed
• Responsibilities include close monitoring of cardiovascular patients and care for post-cath lab procedures and pre-LVAD or transplant evaluations
• Charge coverage may be required based on operational needs, with support and resources provided
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assigned during the contract
• Up to 5 days of RTO (time off) can be auto-approved
• Call-ins may require making up the shift during the contract period
• Teaching hospital environment; nurses may be required to precept or mentor students

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required for consideration
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program required
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience in a PCU or Trauma Level I setting required
• Current BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with cardiac PCU skills including drips, post-cath lab care, IV starts, and sheath pulls required
• Skills in conscious sedation and telemetry preferred
• Must be willing to precept or be assigned students to shadow
• No local candidates accepted for this position
• Previous IU perm or PRN staff must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler

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