PCU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at an academic teaching hospital in Indiana, requiring a minimum of 18 months experience, Cerner proficiency, and an IN or Compact RN license.

Details

• 32-bed mixed-model cardio-pulmonary unit with 15 PCU beds and 17 Med-Surg beds, with an emphasis on pulmonary care
• Primary patient population includes cardiac medical, valve replacement (cardiac and pulmonary), COPD, CHF, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung transplant (pre and post), trach-to-vent, neurodegenerative and cervical spinal fracture trauma patients requiring trach-to-vent, flu, TB, and COVID-19
• PCU patient ratio is 1:4; Med-Surg ratio is 1:5-6; mixed PCU/Med-Surg assignments may range from 4-5 patients
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Travelers are expected to work every other weekend per contract; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Floating required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby; resources will be provided
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs, with training and resources provided
• Cerner EMR — experience required

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; both AHA and RQI formats accepted
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required; Med-Surg RNs with ICU and PCU patient experience and at least 2 years of experience will also be considered
• Cerner charting experience required
• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with supporting documentation
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Indiana-licensed RNs are not eligible for this PCU position (IN RN exclusion policy in effect as of 11/30/24 — Compact license holders eligible if not holding a primary IN license)

Additional Information

• Academic teaching facility — all travel nurses must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them during their assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible to work as a traveler
• 13-week assignment