Surgical Progressive Care Unit RN
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Facility Type: Teaching hospital (Surgical PCU with near ICU-level acuity)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Travelers expected to work every other weekend; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs
• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status
• Floating to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) may be required; refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Possible charge nurse responsibilities with training and resources provided

Unit Information

• Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with high acuity, including ENT, Thoracic, General Surgery, Urology, and Medical overflow patients
• Staffing ratios typically 1:3-4

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring (on-unit monitoring)
• Management of chest tubes, fresh tracheostomies, feeding tubes
• Post-operative patient care
• Epidural management
• Management of non-titratable cardiac drips
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• External BiPAP/CPAP management
• Total laryngectomy care
• Doppler flap checks

Facility & Job Requirements

• Agreement to precept and/or have students shadow during assignment (due to teaching hospital status)
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas required
• Medication and unit competency exams required
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines, no exemptions)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (no declinations accepted)
• TB testing within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) with follow-up if positive
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter

Important Notes

• Effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)
• On-site PAPR is automatically approved at Methodist and University hospitals
• Completion of mandatory orientation modules and facility-specific paperwork is required prior to start
• Failure to complete required modules or paperwork may delay or cancel orientation/start date

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs comfortable with high-acuity surgical progressive care, flexible with floating, and willing to engage in a teaching environment.