PCU RN
Indianapolis, IN
Maximum Healthcare Solutions
4x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

**Travel RN – Surgical PCU | Indianapolis, IN | $2,700/Week**
Maximum Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced **PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse** for a **13-week travel assignment** in the Surgical Progressive Care Unit at **IU Health University Hospital** in Indianapolis.
**Assignment Details**
- **Start date:** November 2, 2026
- **Duration:** 13 weeks
- **Schedule:** Nights, 4×12-hour shifts; 48 scheduled hours per week
- **Shift times:** 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- **Estimated weekly package:** $2,700, including taxable wages and travel allowances for eligible travelers
- **Location:** 550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- **Job ID:** 3478786
Weekly package is based on 48 paid hours and a full week of qualifying travel eligibility. Actual pay may vary with hours worked and eligible reimbursement days.
**About the Unit**
This 34-bed Surgical PCU cares for adult patients with complex postoperative needs and near-ICU acuity. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are **1:3–4**.
Patient populations include ENT/head and neck surgery, thoracic surgery, general surgery, urology, and medical overflow.
**Responsibilities**
- Assess and monitor high-acuity surgical patients and respond promptly to changes in condition.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage prescribed non-titratable cardiac drips.
- Provide care for chest tubes, surgical drains, fresh tracheostomies, and total laryngectomies.
- Manage enteral feedings, postoperative care, epidural analgesia, and insulin infusions.
- Perform flap checks and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintain accurate documentation and provide patient and family education.
**Requirements**
- Minimum **2 years of recent PCU or ICU nursing experience**
- Active Indiana RN license or valid compact privilege by the start date
- Current **BLS and ACLS**
- Strong cardiac monitoring and postoperative nursing skills
- Experience with chest tubes, fresh tracheostomies, feeding tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, insulin drips, laryngectomy care, and Doppler flap checks
- Nursing program accredited by **ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation**
- Two supervisor references
**Preferred Experience**
- Cerner charting
- Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience
- Charge nurse experience
- Previous travel nursing experience
**First-time travelers are accepted.**
**Scheduling and Assignment Expectations**
- Every-other-weekend coverage, approximately six weekends during the assignment; consecutive weekends may be required based on operational needs.
- Floating is required within scope and validated competencies to Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU at University and Methodist Hospitals, with resources provided as needed.
- Candidates must be willing to precept or have students shadow them.
- Charge responsibilities may be assigned with training and support.
- Block scheduling is unavailable.
- Submit all requested time off before submission. Up to two requests are listed; five or fewer nonholiday days may qualify for automatic approval.
- Must work two of the three major holidays during the assignment.
- Missed contracted shifts may require an extension under facility policy.
- Orientation includes **48 hours**.
**Traveler Eligibility**
Indiana residents are not accepted for this PCU travel position. Former IU Health permanent or PRN employees must have been away for at least 12 months. Previous IU travelers may be subject to additional travel-duration and break requirements.
**Apply**
Submit your updated resume, RN license, BLS, ACLS, completed PCU skills checklist, two supervisor references, and requested time off to Maximum Healthcare Solutions.
Apply through Vivian or our candidate portal: