PCU RN - Post-Cardiac/Vascular Surgery
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

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

Details

• PCU setting within a hospital environment, with a focus on post cardiac surgery and post vascular surgery patients
• Strong cardiac and post-operative heart experience is essential for this unit
• 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 expected to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU at both affiliated hospital campuses — refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed, with training and resources provided
• Cerner charting experience required
• Level I or Level II Trauma facility experience required

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• RN degree from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience
• Level I or Level II Trauma experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• IV insertion skills required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips required
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• COVID vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with supporting documentation

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Indiana residents are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month break in IU employment before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are required to take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; in-state residents require a 180-day break
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved