PCU/MedSurg Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/MedSurg position at a short-term acute care hospital, requiring at least 18 months of experience, ACLS, and Cerner proficiency on night shifts.

Details

• Position is located in a 210-bed, short-term acute care hospital on a mixed-acuity PCU/MedSurg unit (4E)
• Patient population includes CV Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS), Cardiology, Endocrine, and Oncology
• Unit also accommodates flex-acuity patients across MedSurg, Progressive, and ICU levels within cardiovascular and oncology service lines
• All patient rooms are private and equipped with overhead lifts and telemetry monitoring
• Charting is performed using Cerner (experience required)
• Schedule is nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital is required to meet facility needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Pending licensure considered; IN, Compact, or temporary license must be obtained prior to start
• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE is required
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR required
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Experience with post-cardiac surgery care, TAVI/TAVR, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Preferred experience: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, sheath removal, Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella), and ventilator management

Additional Information

• Must be comfortable working across PCU and MedSurg acuity levels as needed
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred
• Must be willing to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved; additional RTO is subject to discussion
• Any prior permanent or PRN employee of IU Health must have been separated for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• Indiana-licensed RNs are not permitted to work at IU Health facilities in this role (PCU); this restriction does not apply to Periop/OR, Allied, or Ambulatory RN travelers
• Scrub requirement: black bottoms and red top
• Parking is free
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply