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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Surgical PCU RN with 2+ years of experience and cardiac/telemetry skills for a 13-week teaching hospital assignment.

Details

• Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with near-ICU level acuity in a teaching hospital setting
• 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
• Staffing ratio of 1:3-4
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required, with possible consecutive weekends based on operational needs
• Floating required to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU levels of care, as well as to affiliate hospitals nearby
• May be asked to take on charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided
• 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 preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, fresh trach care, feeding tube management, post-op patient care, epidural management, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols/titration, external BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy care, and doppler flap checks
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I 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

• Must be willing to precept and/or have students assigned to shadow during the assignment
• Floating is 100% required for all travelers within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals
• Refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Past PRN or permanent IU Health employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a designated break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)