Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) with a travel contract at a top teaching hospital in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana (zip code 46202). This healthcare job offers the chance to work in the Advanced Heart Care Unit, specializing in cardiovascular diagnoses, while enjoying the vibrant culture, dining, and attractions of Indianapolis. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care in one of the leading Indiana nursing jobs.

PCU RN Job Details – Indianapolis Healthcare Opportunity

• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202
• Unit: A5E – Advanced Heart Care Unit (PCU)
• Contract Type: Travel nursing job
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1770 - $1820 per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in cardiovascular and cardiac care
• Weekend Coverage: Must be flexible; required to work at least 50% of weekends
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
• Trauma Level I hospital experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana or compact state; must be in hand prior to start date)
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with cardiac PCU, cardiac drips, post cath lab, IV starts, and sheath pulls
• Ability to float to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units within hospital or affiliate hospitals
• Comfortable precepting and mentoring students in a teaching hospital environment
• Local Indiana residents not accepted for this travel nursing job

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, and infective endocarditis
• Monitor and care for patients post-cath lab procedures, prior to LVAD placements or heart/lung transplants, and pre-valve replacement
• Start and maintain IVs, manage cardiac drips, and perform sheath removals
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; provide cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Float to other units as needed, including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and other clinical support services
• Support and mentor students and new staff in a collaborative teaching hospital setting
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling, including weekend and holiday coverage

Experience the energy of Indianapolis while advancing your nursing career in a supportive, innovative healthcare environment. Apply now to join our team and make a meaningful impact in progressive cardiac care!

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