Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Indianapolis, Indiana (46202). Work in a high-acuity Surgical PCU at a top teaching hospital, collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care. Explore the vibrant downtown Indianapolis healthcare community while gaining valuable clinical experience in one of Indiana's leading hospitals.

PCU Nursing Job Details

• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Indiana nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN, On-Site
• Unit: Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU)
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Orientation: 48 hours
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Staffing Ratios: 1:3-4
• Floating: Required to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU within University and Methodist Hospitals

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana or compact state)
• Minimum 18 months of recent PCU or ICU nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, post-op care, epidurals, non-titratable cardiac drips, IV insulin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP, total laryngectomy, and Doppler flap checks
• Ability to float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU)
• Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience and trauma level I experience
• Preferred: Experience with Cerner charting system
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two supervisor references required
• Comfortable precepting and/or being assigned students to shadow
• Out-of-state travel nurses only (locals not accepted)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a Surgical Progressive Care Unit with near-ICU acuity
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage post-surgical patients (ENT, thoracic, general surgery, urology, medical overflow)
• Perform advanced nursing procedures: arterial/central line care, chest tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, enteral feedings, and wound care
• Administer medications, IV insulin protocols, and non-titratable cardiac drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Float to other units as needed and adapt to diverse patient care needs
• Provide charge nurse coverage and precept nursing students
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards

Discover Indianapolis (46202) – a thriving urban center for healthcare professionals, offering access to parks, museums, sports venues, and a welcoming community. Make your next travel nursing job a rewarding experience in Indiana!

Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Indianapolis, IN!

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