Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility Type: Post Cardiac Surgery, Post Vascular Surgery unit
• Staffing Ratios: 1:3-5 based on acuity
• Strong cardiac and post-op heart experience required
• Floating: May be required to float to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU units with provided resources
• Charge Nurse Coverage: May be required with training and resources
• Weekend Work: Expected every other week; consecutive weekends possible based on operational needs
• Call-In Policy: Call-in shifts must be made up during pay period or added to end of contract depending on FTE status
• First Time Travelers Accepted
• Locals NOT accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required for all travelers (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Indiana RN Restriction: Effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (including ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NRP (AHA only)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CHEMO (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as required per unit
• State Nursing License verification (within 30 days of start)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA)

Required Skills and Experience

• Level 1 or Level II Trauma Experience
• Telemetry
• IV Start
• Cardiac Drips - Titrate
• Strong cardiac/post-op heart experience is essential

Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty with trauma and cardiac experience preferred.

Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (3M N95 or Honeywell N95 models approved)
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31), no declinations accepted
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required
  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Documentation and Background Checks

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background Check within 90 days including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County Criminal
  • Statewide
  • National Sex Offender
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official, clear copy)
• Employment Application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Skills Checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Unit Competency Exam required

Additional Notes

• Refusal to float may result in contract termination
• Mandatory completion of IU Health-specific orientation modules and facility forms prior to start
• On-site PAPR available at Methodist and University campuses with automatic approval
• On-site Fit Testing only as last resort and not available at certain campuses

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong cardiac and trauma experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced post-surgical environment and is willing to float as needed. Compliance with strict immunization and background check requirements is mandatory.