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 top-rated teaching hospital's Advanced Heart Care Unit (A5East) and provide specialized cardiovascular care in one of the Midwest's leading healthcare facilities. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work with complex cardiac patients while experiencing the vibrant culture and amenities of Indianapolis.

Estimated Weekly Pay

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1660 - $1700 per week

PCU RN Job Details

• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Indiana healthcare jobs)
• Unit: Advanced Heart Care Unit (A5East), Progressive Care Unit
• Contract Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 01/05/2026 – End: 04/06/2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Coverage: Must be flexible; required to work at least 50% of weekends per contract
• First Time Travel Nurses: Accepted
• Orientation: 36 hours

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit nursing experience
• Trauma Level I hospital experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana or compact state)
• BCLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Proficient in cardiac telemetry, central line care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, post-cardiac procedures, sheath removal, IV starts, and titrating cardiac drips
• Ability to float to Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU units as needed
• Willingness to precept and/or be shadowed by nursing students
• Local candidates not accepted for this travel nursing position

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with cardiovascular conditions such as CHF, post-MI, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, and infective endocarditis
• Monitor and care for patients post-cath lab procedures, pre/post cardiac surgery, and prior to LVAD or heart/lung transplant
• Initiate and manage cardiac drips, perform sheath pulls, and start/maintain IVs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, PT, RT, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to other hospital units as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
• Participate in teaching and mentoring activities within a leading teaching hospital
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Indiana and experience the excitement of Indianapolis while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your career as a PCU Registered Nurse!

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