PCU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Job Details

• Work on a progressive care unit focused on cardiovascular patients, including those with congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, and other co-morbidities.
• Care for patients post-cath lab procedures, prior to LVAD placements, heart/lung transplants, and pre-valve replacement.
• Staffing ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Floating required: Nurses may be asked to float to Med-Surg, PCU, or ICU units as needed.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be required depending on operational needs, with training provided.
• Weekend work: Must be flexible and able to work 50% of weekends during the contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including 2 years specifically in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Cardiac PCU experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Proficient in managing drips, post-cath lab care, sheath pulls, IV starts, and pre/post cath lab care.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • 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.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap preferred but not required.
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray and documentation required.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.
• Color blindness test (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score required.
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years; must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above.
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually.

Additional Notes

• Call-in shifts must be made up during the pay period or added to the end of the contract depending on FTE status.
• Refusal to float may result in contract termination.
• Indiana RN license holders will not be allowed to work at this facility effective 11/30/2024, except for perioperative/OR and ambulatory RN specialties (not applicable here).
• Travelers must agree to the possibility of precepting and/or having students shadow them.

Summary

This is a 13-week night shift travel RN position in a cardiovascular progressive care unit requiring 2 years of nursing experience with Trauma Level I experience. The role demands flexibility with weekends and floating, strong cardiac and critical care skills, and compliance with extensive health and background documentation. Prior travel experience is not required.