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 in Indianapolis, Indiana (zip code 46202). Join a leading healthcare team at a top-rated teaching hospital, providing high-acuity clinical care to surgical and medical patients in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses seeking Indiana nursing jobs and travel healthcare positions.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1770 - $1820 per week

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Indiana healthcare jobs)
• Unit: Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) – near ICU-level acuity
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required; may include consecutive weekends
• Orientation: 48 hours
• Staffing Ratios: 1:3-4
• Floating: Float to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU units within University and Methodist Hospitals

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of recent PCU or ICU nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana RN license required prior to start)
• Certifications: ACLS and BCLS (American Heart Association)
• Clinical skills: cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, feeding tube care, post-op care, epidural management, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, titration of insulin drips, BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy, Doppler flap checks
• Ability to float to various levels of care as needed
• Willingness to precept and mentor students during assignment
• Preferred: previous charge nurse experience, trauma level I experience, Cerner charting system proficiency

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a surgical PCU setting (ENT, thoracic, general surgery, urology, medical overflow)
• Monitor and manage patients with complex post-operative and high acuity conditions
• Perform specialized procedures: arterial and central line care, tracheostomy/laryngectomy care, chest tube and surgical drain management, enteral feedings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services)
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in patient rounds and rapid response
• Float to other hospital units as required (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU)
• Mentor students and new staff members
• Comply with hospital policies regarding call-ins, weekend coverage, and contract fulfillment

Take the next step in your nursing career with this travel PCU RN job in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care. Apply now to secure your spot in this rewarding nursing opportunity!

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