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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a major academic teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and proficiency in high-acuity surgical nursing skills.

Details

• Surgical PCU at an academic teaching hospital with near-ICU level acuity
• Patient population includes ENT (neck dissections, mandibulectomy), thoracic (esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy), general surgery (pancreatic, bowel/liver resections), urology (urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND), and medical overflow
• Patient ratio of 1:3–4
• Proficiency required in cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, fresh trachs, feeding tube care, epidurals, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration, external BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy care, and Doppler flap checks
• Cerner EMR — experience required
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required; consecutive weekends may be needed based on operational needs
• Travelers may float to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU levels of care at both this facility and an affiliate hospital — refusal to float may result in contract termination

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• RN degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Indiana residents are not eligible for this position (exceptions apply for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers)

Additional Information

• As a teaching facility, nurses must be willing to precept and/or have students shadow them during their assignment
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed, with training and resources provided
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this health system must have a 12-month gap before working as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within this health system must take a designated break before reapplying — out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; in-state residents require a 180-day break
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply