Surgical PCU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Facility Type: Teaching hospital with high-acuity Surgical PCU unit

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Employment Type

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

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Call-ins:

  • 0.9 FTE travelers must make up missed shifts within the pay period or at the end of the contract if unable.
  • 1.2 FTE travelers will have call-in shifts added to the end of the contract.
• Weekends: Work every other weekend per contract; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
• Charge Nurse Coverage: May be required with training and resources provided.
• Floating: May be required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU units. Refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Staffing Ratios: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients.

Unit Information

• Surgical PCU with near ICU-level acuity
• Patient types include:

  • ENT surgeries (Neck dissections, Mandibulectomy)
  • Thoracic surgeries (Esophagectomy, Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy)
  • General surgery (Pancreatic, Bowel, Liver resections)
  • Urology (Urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND)
  • Medical overflow patients

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• Proficient in:

  • Cardiac monitoring (on-unit monitoring)
  • Chest tube management
  • Fresh tracheostomies
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Post-operative patient care
  • Epidural management
  • Management of non-titratable cardiac drips
  • IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
  • External BiPAP/CPAP use
  • Total laryngectomy care
  • Doppler flap checks

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Valid RN license verified online within 30 days of start
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level III, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months

Competency & Orientation Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Unit competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara or equivalent)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety modules prior to start
• Agreement to possible precepting and student assignments during contract

Additional Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RN travelers to work at their facilities after 11/30/2024 except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS).
• Candidates must be willing to comply with all facility-specific policies and complete required documentation prior to start.
• Refusal to float or meet operational needs may result in contract termination.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs comfortable with high-acuity surgical patients and flexible in floating across care levels within a teaching hospital environment.