PCU RN
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical PCU position requiring at least 2 years of experience and proficiency with high-acuity surgical patient care.

Details

• Surgical Progressive Care Unit 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 cases
• Staffing ratio of 1:3-4
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• Required to work every other weekend, with possible consecutive weekends based on operational needs
• May be required to provide unit charge nurse coverage with training and resources provided
• Float requirement to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU levels of care at University and Methodist Hospitals
• Cerner charting system used

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) in hand prior to start date
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, fresh trach care, feeding tube management, post-op patient care, epidurals, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, external BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy, and Doppler flap checks
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity surgical PCU nursing care across ENT, thoracic, general surgery, and urology patient populations
• May be required to precept or have students assigned to shadow during the assignment, as this is a teaching hospital
• Floating is 100% required for all travelers within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates from Indiana are not accepted for this position
• Any current or former IU Health perm/PRN employee must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a designated consecutive break to reset eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents and 180 days for in-state residents