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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit night position requiring an IN or compact RN license, Cerner EMR experience, and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital setting
• Unit consists of 32 beds: 15 PCU and 17 MedSurg
• Primary patient population includes cardiac medical, pulmonary (COPD, CHF, fibrosis), valve replacement, lung transplant (pre and post), trach-to-vent cases, neurodegenerative conditions, and select infectious diseases such as flu, TB, and COVID-19
• PCU nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4; MedSurg is 1:5-6
• Shifts are nights, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Travelers are required to work every other weekend and may be scheduled for consecutive weekends based on need
• Floating expected within different levels of care (MedSurg, PCU, ICU) and to affiliate hospitals
• Cerner EMR is required
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed with training provided
• Nurses may be required to precept or have students shadow during assignment
• Candidates must be prepared to manage both PCU and MedSurg patients in mixed assignments based on staffing
• All travelers will float within the hospital and to affiliate facilities as needed
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates must work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) may be auto-approved

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of PCU or equivalent experience required
• Experience with Cerner charting required
• MedSurg RNs considered if also experienced with ICU and PCU patients for at least two additional years
• COVID vaccine required unless an approved medical or religious exemption is provided
• Local candidates are not accepted for this unit
• Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month separation before being eligible 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