Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical PCU position at a major academic teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and proficiency in high-acuity post-surgical care on night shift.

Details

• Work setting is an academic teaching hospital Surgical PCU with near-ICU level acuity
• Patient population includes post-surgical ENT (neck dissections, mandibulectomy), thoracic (esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy), general surgery (pancreatic, bowel/liver resections), urology (urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND), and medical overflow patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3–4
• Proficiency required in cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, fresh trach care, 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
• Charting is performed in Cerner (experience required)
• Schedule is nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Travelers are expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Floating is required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital and to an affiliate hospital nearby; refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed, with training and resources provided

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program required
• Current AHA or RQI certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of PCU or comparable acute care RN experience
• Proficiency in high-acuity post-surgical nursing skills as listed in job details
• Cerner EMR experience required
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• This is an academic teaching facility; all travel nurses must be willing to precept students and/or have students shadow them during their assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are not accepted for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have been separated for at least 12 months 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 and 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
• Indiana-licensed RNs are not eligible for this position (PCU); exemptions apply only to Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers