Progressive Care Unit RN
Indianapolis, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (PCU) - Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit - PCU)
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching Facility
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Cardiac PCU experience
• Trauma experience
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• Med Surg experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Experience with drips, IV starts, and sheath pulls

Unit Information

• Progressive Care Unit focusing on cardiovascular diagnoses including:

  • Congestive heart failure
  • Post-myocardial infarction
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • COPD
  • Congenital heart defects
  • Infective endocarditis
• Care for patients post-cath lab, pre-LVAD placement, heart/lung transplants, and pre-valve replacement

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Preferred
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification)

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Indiana or applicable state (note: effective 11/30/24, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed except for Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers)

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required
• First-time travelers are accepted

Additional Requirements

• Must be flexible with weekend scheduling and floating assignments
• Must agree to precepting students or having students shadow during assignment
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required
• Background checks, drug screening, and health documents must be current and compliant
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date required
• Fit mask test within 12 months required (specific respirators approved)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not always required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually

Important Notes

• IU Health is a teaching facility; travel nurses must be open to educational roles
• Call-in shift policies require making up missed shifts or adding shifts to end of contract
• On-site PAPR available at Methodist and University hospitals with automatic approval
• On-site fit testing is limited and only available as a last resort at certain campuses

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced PCU nurses comfortable with cardiovascular patient care in a Level I trauma teaching hospital setting. Flexibility, strong clinical skills, and willingness to engage in educational roles are essential.