PCU Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – PCU (Bloomington, Indiana)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a mixed acuity 4E PCU/MedSurg unit, comfortable managing both PCU and MedSurg patients.
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• Must float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• Locals not accepted.
• Pending license accepted if Indiana, compact, or temporary license is obtained prior to start.
• Guaranteed hours vary between 36 to 48 hours per week depending on shift pattern.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient diagnoses include cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, and oncology.
• Unit includes CVICU with patients post-CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS, and flex acuity MedSurg, progressive, and ICU cardiovascular and oncology patients.
• Special procedures involve care of post-cardiac surgery patients, dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Preferred experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, pre/post cardiac catheterization/intervention, sheath removal, ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella), ventilator management, and care of ventilated patients.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience managing post-cardiac surgery patients (directly or indirectly from OR).
• Experience with transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/replacement (TAVI/TAVR).
• Experience in arterial line management.
• Experience in central line care/management.
• Experience in PICC line management.
• Experience titrating cardiac drips.
• Experience titrating vasoactive drips.
• Med Surg experience.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• 3x12 hour night shifts per week.
• Floating within scope as needed.
• Every other weekend required.
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• All private rooms with overhead lifts.
• Telemetry monitoring available.

Facility & Environment

• Short-term acute care hospital with 210 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Free parking.
• Dress code: black bottoms and red top scrub.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background check within 90 days including 7-year work/lived history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Official transcript or diploma (may be pending at start).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit test for approved respirators within 12 months.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), 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.
  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray and documentation required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30–3/31). Declinations not accepted.
• References: minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years.
• Current employment application with explanation of any gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Locals are not accepted for this travel assignment.
• Pending licenses are accepted but must be obtained before starting.
• Floating within scope is required to meet unit needs.
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/2024 except for perioperative/OR and allied/ambulatory RN travelers. This position is not exempt from that rule.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers are accepted.