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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring strong cardiac and post-op experience, with night shift availability and telemetry skills.

Details

• PCU at a large academic hospital system serving post-cardiac and post-vascular surgery patients
• Patient ratios of 1:3–5 based on acuity
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required; consecutive weekends may be needed based on operational needs
• Travelers may be asked to serve as charge nurse with training and resources provided
• Float required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby — refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Cerner EMR — experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong cardiac and post-op surgical nursing experience required
• Level I or Level II Trauma experience required
• Telemetry, IV insertion, and cardiac drip titration skills required
• Cerner charting experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program at time of graduation
• COVID vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with supporting documentation

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Indiana-licensed RNs are not permitted at this facility's MS, MS Tele, PCU, ICU, or ER units — a Compact license from another state satisfies the eligibility requirement for IN-based candidates